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Tribunal finds procedural and cultural failures in workplace complaint handling

A former Sainsbury’s manager has been awarded more than £59,000 after an employment tribunal ruled she was unfairly dismissed and subjected to sex discrimination. The tribunal found that the retailer “wholly failed” to act on …

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When process fails, so does the case: lessons from the LFB dismissal

An employment tribunal has ruled that the London Fire Brigade unfairly dismissed an employee accused of assaulting a shopper while off duty, finding the investigation incomplete and “tainted” by bias. The inquiry relied heavily on …

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All reasonable steps: How employers can stay ahead of new legal obligations

Upcoming legislation will expand employer responsibilities for preventing workplace harassment. The Employment Rights Bill, expected to take effect before the end of 2025, will require employers to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent and address …

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Survey exposes enduring bullying and harassment culture in creative industries

A large-scale union survey of more than 5,500 creative industry workers has found that harassment and bullying remain widespread, with over two-thirds describing the sector as one where toxic and inappropriate behaviour is routinely tolerated …

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Unfair dismissal ruling highlights importance of robust investigations

An employment tribunal has found that a retailer, Asda, acted unfairly in dismissing an employee for showing customers a colleague’s publicly available social media profile. While the tribunal acknowledged that the employee’s actions were inappropriate, …

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Calls grow for clearer safeguards in whistleblowing

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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