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Sexual orientation discrimination
Cabin crew manager with ‘flirty banter’ loses discrimination claim
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAn easyJet cabin crew manager who indulged in ‘flirty banter’ has lost his case for unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination.
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Senior council members accused Mr Trevaskis of ‘scaremongering’ and he was warned by the council leader not to send similar emails again.
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A public sector four-day working week trial in Scotland has seen an increase in productivity and improvements in staff well-being.
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EHRC takes regulatory action against 19 organisations that have policies on single-sex spaces that misrepresent equality law.
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BMA survey of disabled and neurodivergent doctors suggests ableism more prevalent in medical profession than in wider society.
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Sports car manufacturer Lotus is to cut 550 jobs at its UK headquarters in Norfolk in an effort to secure a sustainable future.
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Workplace culture
Personnel Today Awards 2025 shortlist: Workplace culture (larger employers)
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWe profile the achievements of shortlisted companies in this year’s award for workplace culture (larger employers).
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A prominent City law firm has frozen junior lawyer salaries to help fund higher bonuses for more experienced associates and partners.
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Financial wellbeing
FCA issues clarity on workplace savings schemes to boost employer uptake
by Rob Mossby Rob MossFinancial Conduct Authority issues statement to provide clarity on workplace savings schemes, to help more employers offer them.
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Disability discrimination
MoD worker loses harassment claim over lack of good luck card
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA Ministry of Defence employee has lost his claim for harassment after complaining that he did not receive a good luck card when he left his job.
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Acas to explore use of AI to drive innovation in dispute resolution, as polling shows 44% believe conflict in organisations has increased.
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Artificial intelligence
TUC calls for ‘step change’ as half worry about AI impact on jobs
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonTUC calls for “step change” in the UK’s approach to AI, as half of the public is concerned about its possible impact on their jobs.
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High Court approves turnaround plan at Poundland, saving jobs by preventing the budget retailer from collapsing into administration.
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Industrial action / strikes
London hotel housekeepers call off strike action
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA group of housekeepers at a London hotel have called off strike action after successful negotiations with their employer.
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Jobs board Indeed has launched a new platform aimed at healthcare professionals as research reveals that 92% have experienced burnout.