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Pictures taken in office used in promotional material without permission... — by Conrad Murray — last modified 24-06-2007 06:24

The company I work for took pictures of staff last year. I came back out to work in April and found that this picture has been printed on the form of money that we use out here. At no point was I asked if this print could be used and also expressed at the time that I didn't want my picture to be used. What rights do I have as the coins are distributed worldwide and even sell on ebay...

Driver losing job for alleged alcohol abuse is awarded £17,000 compensation — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 24-01-2007 17:46

A driver and fridge installer who lost his job following an alleged complaint he was smelling of alcohol has been awarded more than £17,000 compensation.

BA woman loses appeal on right to display cross — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 20-11-2006 14:06

A devout Christian woman who was employed as a check-in worker at British Airways today lost an appeal against a decision to stop her displayinmg a cross above her cravat.

Case makes city bonuses more 'golden handcuffs' than an employment right — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 06:40

City traders who leave their jobs midway through the year are not entitled to a share of Christmas bonuses regardless of how much money they have earned for their employer, the Court of Appeal said today.

Sex pest boss office party groping case settled out of court — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 06:33

A City worker who accused her millionaire boss of being a sex pest has won a “substantial” out-of-court settlement.

New age laws spur discrimination enquiries — by Conrad Murray — last modified 16-11-2006 07:00

More than 100 people have contacted the Equality Commission for advice about the new age discrimination laws introduced six weeks ago.

Dismissed Gate Gourmet staff sue for damages — by Conrad Murray — last modified 15-11-2006 05:52

More than 100 catering workers whose sacking caused travel chaos at Heathrow Airport are to fight for compensation.

Half of lecturers 'made ill by workplace-related stress' says survey — by Conrad Murray — last modified 02-11-2006 09:34

Nearly half of lecturers have been ill because of their job, a poll suggests.

Ambulance knife attack points up dangers to emergency workers — by Conrad Murray — last modified 02-11-2006 09:26

An ambulance man has described how he was chased and attacked with a carving knife while on a call-out.

Gloucestershire police may face flood of discrimination claims — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 23-09-2006 10:27

Gloucestershire police force could face a "flood" of compensation claims after it admitted illegally rejecting white male job applicants.

Chaplain wins compensation from Navy over hardcore porn displays — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-09-2006 18:53

A naval chaplain has won compensation from the Ministry of Defence after claiming sexual harassment aboard two Royal Navy warships.

Tayside policeman wins right to employment tribunal — by Conrad Murray — last modified 07-09-2006 05:12

A policeman who claims he was victimised after speaking up for a colleague has won his fight to have the case heard by an employment tribunal.

£100,000+ award for woman prison officer compelled to conduct male searches — by Conrad Murray — last modified 01-09-2006 05:40

A female prison officer has won a £100,000-plus payout for being forced to carry out searches on male inmates.

Employment tribunal orders £18,860 for woman sacked for pregnancy — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 12-07-2006 09:24

A mother who lost her job a week after discovering she was pregnant has been awarded £18,000 in compensation. Karen Smith, 26, was dismissed as a trainee sales administrator with automatic door firm Premier Systems (Scotland) Ltd on 11 March last year. A Glasgow employment tribunal ruled that her dismissal because of pregnancy was unfair.

Employment Law: Cornwall offers law and safety tips to migrant workers — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 06-07-2006 11:16

A new scheme for the employers of migrant workers will start in Cornwall on Thursday. Under the scheme, a welcome pack, produced by the Migrant Workers' Task Group, will be given to foreign workers who are employed in the county.

Rail worker wins unfair dismissal after taking sick leave for workplace stress — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 04-07-2006 12:14

A rail worker, sacked after she went on sick leave through work-related stress, has won a claim of unfair dismissal. Sally Jenkins suffered panic attacks and depression after picking up a syringe on a Heathrow Express train. She took an HIV test and was off work sick but was sacked on health grounds in December 2005 by her employers Heathrow Express.

Apology from Criminal Records Bureau for wrongly labelling innocents — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 22-05-2006 17:28

The head of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) has apologised to a woman rejected for teaching jobs after she was wrongly said to have convictions. Emma Budd, from Maesteg, was shown to have theft convictions on a CRB check made by potential employers. She is one of an estimated 2,700 people across the UK wrongly listed as criminals by the CRB. Chief executive Vince Gaskell said on Monday he wished to "apologise directly" to the 19-year-old.

Sickness absence lowest for 20 years — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 15-05-2006 07:32

Working days lost through sickness absence are at their lowest level in 20 years, a new CBI report suggests. The business leaders' group said the figure fell last year by four million days to 164 million days. But the CBI says too much absenteeism remains in many workplaces and that 13% of sick days are not genuine. The cost of lost days to the economy was £13bn.

TA reservist sacked after Iraq call up — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 12-05-2006 08:15

A man has won £986 compensation after he was sacked when he told his boss he was being called up to serve in Iraq. Neil Wright, 31, from Dawley, Shropshire, did not tell Randles Garages, in Kidderminster, he was in the Territorial Army. The firm pleaded guilty at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court and was fined £750 for breaking reserve forces employment laws. It is the first time a company has been prosecuted for firing a TA reservist.

Passive smoking in the workplace — by DarrenG — last modified 15-05-2006 13:15

The issue of passive smoking is rarely out of the media spotlight. Action on Smoking and Health UK (ASH), an anti-smoking charity, have teamed up with a leading personal injury law firm and issued all the UK hospitality trade's leading employers with a formal registered letter. The letter sets out the scientific facts and figures relating to second hand smoke and further information about what the law expects of employers.

Single Strathclyde mother wins shifts claim — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 26-04-2006 09:30

A single mother has settled an indirect sex discrimination case with Strathclyde Joint Police Board. Elizabeth Devine, 45, challenged a change to her shift pattern on the grounds she would be unable to work night shift due to child care issues. She said: "I am delighted that it has been recognised that I was not treated in a fair and reasonable manner."

Avon and Somerset police settlement may open gates on positive discrimination claims — by admin — last modified 23-03-2006 11:52

Last week, Avon and Somerset Police paid out an undisclosed sum - thought to be in the region of £25,000 - to a male job applicant who was rejected because he was white. The force also scrapped its 'positive action' scheme, calling it "not appropriate", and offered all failed applicants the chance to re-apply for a job.

TUC says "red tape" means safer workplaces and better working conditions — by admin — last modified 17-03-2006 05:34

Union leaders have hit out against employers' complaints about red tape, arguing that regulations gave valuable protection to workers on pay, conditions and safety.

Pension activists to launch battle for compensation after Ombsudman reports — by admin — last modified 16-03-2006 01:01

UK campaigners are gearing up for a battle for government compensation for 85,000 people who lost pension benefits when their occupational schemes were wound up.

Warning to employers to comply with new noise control regulations — by admin — last modified 16-03-2006 01:01

With one month to go, RNID and the TUC are warning employers and employees to take hearing damage more seriously in preparation for the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations coming into effect on 6th April 2006. The tighter Noise at Work regulations will provide improved protection for workers from one of Britain's most serious occupational diseases.