Tag #Unfair Dismissal

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UK Tribunal Rules Calling Boss "Dickhead" Not Grounds for Dismissal

A UK employment tribunal ruled that an office manager's outburst calling her bosses "dickheads" during a heated meeting did not justify summary dismissal, awarding her nearly £30,000 in compensation.

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NHS Nurse Awarded £41,000 for Bullying and Inadequate Management Response

A gifted NHS nurse, Susan Hamilton, was awarded £41,000 after successfully claiming unfair constructive dismissal due to a colleague's bullying behavior and the trust's inadequate response; the incident involved exclusion from tea rounds, ignored greetings, and a lack of management intervention.

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theguardian.com
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Disabled Man's Tribunal Postponed Twice, Exposing UK Justice System Backlog

Joe Mezgebe, a disabled IT technician with prostate cancer, had his unfair dismissal tribunal against Christ's College, Finchley postponed twice due to judge unavailability, causing him £15,300 in legal fee losses and significant emotional distress, highlighting a shortage of judges and a growing ba...

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UK Delays Key Employment Rights Bill Provisions Until 2027

The UK government delayed until 2027 key provisions of its Employment Rights Bill, including day-one unfair dismissal protection, due to business concerns, despite union support and despite planned implementation of other measures in 2024, such as removing limits on statutory sick pay and introducin...

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ABC Fires Radio Presenter for Gaza Post Amidst Claims of Double Standard

Antoinette Lattouf, a 41-year-old freelance journalist, was fired from her three-day casual position at ABC Radio Sydney for sharing a Human Rights Watch post critical of Israel's actions in Gaza on Instagram, despite other ABC personalities making controversial statements without facing dismissal.

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Nine News Director Fired Over Minor Infractions, Sparks Staff Outcry

Nine Network's Queensland news director, Amanda Paterson, was fired for three minor infractions, including incomplete online training, leading to a Fair Work Commission complaint and widespread unease among staff who also hadn't completed the training.

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