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UK Sick Days Hit Record High Since 2008

New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.

Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed

An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.

UK Workers Take Two Weeks Sick Leave Annually

Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.

Overhearing sexist comments is harassment, tribunal rules

A UK employment tribunal has made a landmark ruling, stating that a female sales manager was constructively dismissed after being subjected to a 'toxic' male-dominated atmosphere where overhearing sexist comments was a form of harassment.

Trainee wins £20k over Nazi and ISIS workplace taunts

A London-based trainee accountant, Soliman Sinclair, wins a landmark harassment case against his former employer after enduring months of anti-Muslim abuse, including being called a 'Nazi' and 'ISIS' supporter.

Graduate fired after getting her start date wrong

A recent graduate's career-starting role was terminated before it began after she mistakenly arrived on the incorrect start date, sparking a major online debate about modern hiring practices.

Fire chief sacked over disabled YouTuber's destroyed equipment

A London fire chief has been dismissed after crews, during a home safety check, threw a disabled content creator's vital equipment into a skip. The incident, described as 'appalling,' caused significant distress and has prompted a formal apology from the

DWP's New Disability Scheme Sparks Fury and Fear

The UK government's new 'Chance to Work' scheme for disabled benefits claimants is facing fierce criticism from charities and opposition MPs, who warn it will force vulnerable people into unsuitable jobs under threat of losing their financial lifeline.

Urgent Blue Badge Warning For Disabled Drivers

Drivers with disabilities are being issued an urgent warning as councils crack down on Blue Badge misuse with new surveillance tech. Find out how these changes could affect you.

Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.

Wes Streeting: 'The NHS is broken' and needs major surgery

In a bombshell interview, Labour's Wes Streeting declares the NHS 'broken' and vows to confront tough truths, including the need for private sector help and a crackdown on 'sick note culture', to save the cherished institution.

Hotel Manager Sacked in Sexism Scandal: Tribunal Victory

A London hotel manager has been dismissed after an employment tribunal found him guilty of shocking gender discrimination and victimisation against a female colleague. Read the full details of this landmark workplace justice case.

Firm's 'Sickie Burnout' Competition Sparks Major Outrage

A Queensland company's controversial 'Sickie Burnout' competition, offering prizes for the most creative fake sick day excuses, has been condemned by unions and employers for encouraging workplace dishonesty and undermining genuine illness.

Anastacia Announces 2025 UK & Ireland Tour

Pop icon Anastacia returns to the UK and Ireland for her first full-scale tour in over two decades, including a monumental show at London's OVO Arena Wembley following her historic sold-out performance in 2002.

Nurse wins £25k payout after dismissal for eye-roll

A dental nurse from Greater Manchester has been awarded £25,000 in an employment tribunal after she was unfairly dismissed for an alleged eye-roll, a case highlighting toxic workplace culture.

EasyJet manager sacked over 'banter' wins tribunal case

An EasyJet manager fired for 'inappropriate banter' with his team has triumphed in an unfair dismissal claim. An employment tribunal ruled the airline failed to investigate properly, in a case that questions corporate culture and HR procedures.

Co-op worker wins unfair dismissal case over radio

A Co-op warehouse employee who was sacked for switching off a Michael Jackson track has been awarded nearly £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair. The case highlights the limits of managerial control over the workplace radio.

Fired worker gets revenge by buying the restaurant

An Australian hospitality worker, sacked after his boss spotted him out on a sick day, exacted the ultimate revenge by purchasing the entire restaurant that fired him in a stunning turn of events.

Driver wins unfair dismissal case over failed drug test

A delivery driver sacked for a positive cannabis test has triumphed in a surprise employment tribunal ruling, which found his dismissal was unfair. The tense legal battle centred on procedural flaws in the testing process.

MoD Worker Sues Colleagues Over 'Good Luck' Card

A Ministry of Defence civil servant is taking six colleagues to an employment tribunal, alleging a farewell card signed with messages like 'good luck' and 'all the best' was a calculated act of bullying and harassment in a case that could redefine workpla

Boss's 'Disastrous' Sick Day Text Sparks Fury

An Australian manager's 'disastrous' response to an employee's sick day text has ignited a firestorm of criticism online, with thousands branding the reaction as toxic and unprofessional.

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