Following a survey of over 4,500 working-age people, ACAS has reported that 44% of workers experienced workplace conflict in the past year, marking the highest level recorded. Capability and performance issues emerged as the most …
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s to strengthen protections against sexual harassment after ongoing concerns about complaint handling. The renewed agreement supports a reinforced action plan that …
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An employment tribunal has ruled that J D Wetherspoon failed to make reasonable adjustments for an autistic kitchen worker during a disciplinary investigation over misuse of a staff discount, ordering the company to pay £25,412 …
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New tribunal data shows a system under growing strain, with more than half a million unresolved claims and new cases continuing to outpace resolutions. Over the past year, active disputes have risen noticeably, particularly in …
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The government has doubled the ACAS early conciliation period from six to twelve weeks in an effort to ease pressure on the employment tribunal system. ACAS has welcomed the change amid rising demand, reporting more …
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New data from the Charity Commission shows a sharp rise in whistleblowing reports on governance failures, nearly doubling from 152 in 2023-24 to 303 in 2024-25. Governance failures remain the most reported issue over the …
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