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The UK government plans to introduce legislation prohibiting the use of non-disclosure agreements to cover up harassment and discrimination in the workplace, aiming to empower victims and witnesses.
Read why this matters →An opinion column explores anxieties among white men regarding diversity initiatives and career progression, contrasting these with broader workplace challenges.
Read why this matters →A commentary piece explores how evolving workplace behaviour standards are increasingly leading to employment tribunal cases, highlighting challenges for HR.
Read why this matters →An employment tribunal dismissed a male employee's sex discrimination claim regarding a director's comment at an awards ceremony.
Read why this matters →Maeve Bradley, a former Citibank executive, settled a maternity discrimination case for £215,000 after alleging she was denied an expected promotion upon returning from leave.
Read why this matters →A new survey indicates that nearly 70% of women in the creative industries have experienced bullying or harassment in the past year, with higher rates for disabled workers.
Read why this matters →An employment tribunal upheld a footballer's race harassment claims against his manager, finding the club vicariously liable for the conduct.
Read why this matters →A parliamentary committee has initiated an inquiry into sexual harassment in UK workplaces, including the alleged misuse of non-disclosure agreements.
Read why this matters →A new chatbot, 'Spot', is designed to assist employees in documenting workplace harassment incidents, aiming to overcome common reporting barriers.
Read why this matters →Research indicates that most workplace harassment goes unreported, with existing systems often failing complainants. New approaches, including AI and cognitive interviewing, could improve outcomes.
Read why this matters →An employment tribunal struck out claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal brought by two former Waitrose employees who were sacked after taking an unauthorised holiday.
Read why this matters →An employment tribunal in Scotland has ruled that an employer was entitled to dismiss a worker for sharing inappropriate content in WhatsApp groups, rejecting claims of privacy.
Read why this matters →A former director at Merrill Lynch is pursuing an employment tribunal claim for sex and age discrimination, alleging he was unfairly dismissed following a workplace affair. He claims the bank treated him differently from a junior colleague involved in the relationship.
Read why this matters →Two contractors for Kensington and Chelsea Council received over £13,000 in an employment tribunal after a colleague made sexually explicit allegations about their relationship, leading to a finding of sexual harassment.
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