Almost half (42%) of UK workers would like an outright ban on some physical interactions in the workplace, from kissing (27%) to hugs (15%), according to research from Totaljobs. The research found that three-quarters (76%) …
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A BBC investigation has found that UK Universities have spent at least £87m on some 4,000 Settlement Agreements over the past two years. This was based on a Freedom of Information request to which 96 …
A Racism Ruins Lives study, based on a survey carried out by the TUC, has found that racism remains a major issue in working life in the UK. A majority (65%) of the 5,000 black, asian and …
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Employment Tribunal awards for successful claims involving unfair dismissal have increased from 6 April 2019. The increases will apply where the Effective Date of Termination (EDT) falls on or after 6 April 2019. The maximum …
The government has confirmed long-held plans to introduce a £95,000 cap on payments for public sector workers when they leave their employment. Although the cap was put into legislation as part of the Small Business …
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In the case of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) v Donald Nutt, a Tribunal has ordered SSE to pay £230,000 for unfair dismissal after it criticised a disciplinary process as “reminiscent of a show trial …
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