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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An independent review into the Bar has found that bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct are widespread within the barristers’ profession, revealing a culture in which some individuals are perceived as “untouchable”, and where with junior …
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A security supervisor dismissed for allegedly falsifying his employment contract has won almost £30,000 after an employment tribunal found his employer, Cleanevent Services, failed to carry out a fair and balanced investigation. The dispute arose …
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