Saying ‘back in your day’ to older colleague may be age harassment
Tribunal rules the expression is ‘barbed’ and would be ‘unwelcome conduct’ after NHS nursing assistant sued over alleged comment

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More than 70 per cent of managers support Labour’s proposes to #employmentlaw , poll says
The figures come amid warnings from business groups about the impact of Labour’s plans, with many urging the party to water down the pledges

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Employment judge finds ‘popular’ member of staff at high street firm was unfairly dismissed

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Company fined £450,000 and director and site manager sentenced following death of labourer
A company has been fined £450,000 and the firm’s director has received a suspended prison sentence after a labourer was crushed to death at a construction site.

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In the case of M v Broxborn Bottlers Ltd employees who report bullying and harassment of other staff may qualify as #whistleblowers

Sainsbury's worker of 20 years fired over 30p bag furore

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Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'. Is this fair?

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‘Bullied’ bar owner broke law when making workers redundant
Jacqueline Fennessy, owner of the 13th Note in Glasgow, must pay back lost wages amid claims a union official stirred up anger among staff and on social media

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Sainsbury’s sacks worker of 20 years after he took ‘bags for life’ without paying

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Greggs manager covered use-by dates to manipulate waste figures, tribunal hears

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New report on improving workplace diversity and inclusion

The Government-appointed “Inclusion at Work Panel” has published its report on improving workplace diversity and inclusion.

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BBC reporter sacked after raising Covid breach concerns, tribunal hears

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In the case of Mr J M v Astra Zeneca UK Limited
Astra Zeneca scientist with mental health disability wins unfair dismissal claim

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Non-feminist’ belief discrimination claimant ordered to pay costs

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Teaching assistant loses Christmas Grinch award religious discrimination claim

The Muslim learning support assistant was given the Christmas Grinch prize at a staff award ceremony.

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From 6 April, statutory sick pay increased to £116.75 per week

From 7 April, statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay increased to £184.03 per week. #Employers can reclaim all or most of these statutory payments from HMRC.

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Why are UK BUSINESSES seeing a RECORD 55% INCREASE IN SICK LEAVE

The Sick Leave Report 2024* revealed that the average business reported 128 days of sick leave in 2023 – up 6 percent compared to 120 in 2022.

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The new Acas statutory Code of Practice on requests for #FlexibleWorking is now in force. It sets out the minimum standards of fairness expected of all employers. ⚖️

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Saying you are a ‘non-feminist’ at work could be act of discrimination, tribunal rules

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Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

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