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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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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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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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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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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