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Epileptic prison officer wins £440k discrimination payout

A prison officer with epilepsy has been awarded a landmark £440,000 payout after he was dismissed over 'discriminatory' fears he might drop his keys near inmates. The tribunal ruled it was a clear case of disability discrimination.

Wetherspoon's staff sacked over food discount 'misuse'

Exclusive: Multiple Wetherspoon's employees have been abruptly dismissed, accused of exploiting a generous company food discount. The pub chain defends its decision, while former staff claim the rules were unclear and the punishment overly harsh.

Costner Sued Over Stuntwoman's 'Horizon' Firing

Oscar-winner Kevin Costner is hit with a bombshell lawsuit from a 'Horizon' stuntwoman, claiming she was fired after reporting a simulated rape scene that left her 'shaken and distressed'. The legal battle exposes a bitter dispute on the set of his ambiti

Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.

Flight Attendant 4x Over Alcohol Limit Sacked

A TUI flight attendant was immediately dismissed after arriving for a transatlantic flight from Manchester with a staggering blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit for airline crew.

Wetherspoons manager unfairly sacked over staff discount

A former Wetherspoons manager was dismissed for 'gross misconduct' after purchasing a discounted meal for a colleague. An employment tribunal has now ruled her sacking was unfair, exposing a severe disciplinary overreach by the pub chain.

Worker fired for 'bad dancing' in office

An employee was reportedly fired after bosses deemed their office dance moves—including shuffling—'unprofessional' and 'distracting'. The bizarre dismissal has sparked debate on workplace culture.

BA stewardess wins anxiety discrimination case

A British Airways cabin crew member has triumphed in a tribunal after being unfairly dismissed due to her anxiety disorder, setting a precedent for mental health rights in the workplace.

Queensland worker wins landmark Fair Work case

A Queensland worker has triumphed in a landmark Fair Work case after being unfairly dismissed for refusing to work excessive overtime. The ruling sets a precedent for employee rights in Australia.

Childminder fired over racist Saka tweet

A childminder from Milton Keynes has been dismissed after posting a racist tweet about England footballer Bukayo Saka following the Euro 2020 final penalty miss.

Nurse dubbed 'Mengele' loses dismissal appeal

A former nurse at Royal Sussex County Hospital, accused of mistreating patients and likened to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, has lost her High Court challenge against unfair dismissal.

FIFO worker fired after viral TikTok rant

A young Australian woman working a FIFO job was fired after posting a controversial TikTok video complaining about her workplace. The incident has sparked debate over workers' rights and social media use.

School staffer loses unfair dismissal claim

A former high school employee who was fired for slapping a student's hand has lost her unfair dismissal claim, with the tribunal ruling the action was justified.

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