A government-commissioned review of the UK whistleblowing framework has identified significant areas of concern, including a lack of clarity around key legal definitions, limited statutory guidance on protections for whistleblowers, and widespread dissatisfaction with employment …
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Research by Acas has highlighted that vague language, such as ‘quiet word’ or ‘coffee chat’, is hindering the informal resolution of workplace disputes. While managers may use softer expressions to appear approachable, these phrases may …
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An employment tribunal has ruled that the dismissal of Dr. Alfred Agyeman, a long-serving pharmacy manager at Westfield Pharmacy, was unfair due to significant flaws in the employer’s investigation process. Dr. Agyeman was dismissed following …
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A Barclays financial advisor who was accused of making sexual comments to female colleagues was unfairly dismissed due to procedural failings, although the outcome may have been justified if the process had been handled fairly. …
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Disability discrimination has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sources of workplace disputes, according to new analysis of ACAS data by law firm Nockolds. This rise reflects both a broader recognition of conditions such as …
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A major survey by trade union Unite has revealed that sexual harassment remains a pervasive and often repeated reality for many women in UK workplaces. Experiences range from offensive comments, crude jokes and unwanted remarks …
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