3 h. ago Mixing up names of ethnic colleagues can be race discrimination, employment tribunal rules

Employment judge Garry Smart said those from minority backgrounds are often 'confused' with others from the same heritage, which can make them feel hurt, offended and 'lumped as a group'.

Sport

16 h. ago Alun Wyn Jones throws name into mix for new Wales head coach

Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones has backed a Welsh rugby favourite for the big job.

Politics

16 h. ago Alun Wyn Jones throws new name into mix for Wales head coach

Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones has backed a Welsh rugby favourite for the big job.

Politics

61 h. ago NHS nurse wins £41k payout after suing when colleague left her out of tea round and said 'I don't like you' following bust

Susan Hamilton and dietitian Abdool Nayeck had a 'difficult' relationship for many years before their grievances came to a head over a cup of tea, an employment tribunal heard (stock image).

Economics

3 d. ago Ministers ‘committed’ to working with equalities body on single

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has contacted the Scottish Government following a high profile employment tribunal centred on the issue.

Politics

3 d. ago British Iranian engineer wins £8k damages after South African sales reps mocked him with Indian accent and claimed they couldn't be racist because of their 'multicultural' background

A British Iranian engineer has been awarded over £8k in damages after an employment tribunal ruled that he had been harassed when colleagues imitated an Indian accent in front of him at work.

Economics

4 d. ago Teacher is sacked after 35 years because one pupil didn't understand joke about 'whacking' kids if they flunked a test

Baiklautchmee Subrian took Gilbert Colvin Primary School in Ilford, east London, to an employment tribunal after she was dismissed for making the comment to a small class of Year 6 pupils.

Politics

5 d. ago Shouty pub boss 'humiliated' cleaner and watched her 'like a hawk', tribunal hears

An employment tribunal has ruled that Sarah Hopley was discriminated against due to her disability

Politics

7 d. ago Tonight's Swansea City news as trio of names thrown into Swans job mix

The latest headlines coming out of Swansea City on Friday, February 21

Politics

8 d. ago Police must avoid risk of ‘institutional capture’ accusations, force told

It comes amid an employment tribunal involving a nurse who was suspended following an incident involving a trans doctor in a female changing room.

Events

8 d. ago Swinney urged to ditch SNP’s ‘gender ideology’ as Tories warn it is causing harm

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay made the plea amid an employment tribunal brought by nurse Sandie Peggie.

Events

8 d. ago With over 100 caps, Emily Sonnett is the USWNT’s secret veteran in a new generation

The veteran defender has been a mainstay with the national team thanks to her versatility, but will now be asked to fill a leadership role for a new generationOn Thursday night in Houston, Emma Hayes and the reigning Olympic gold medalists play their first game of 2025. Colombia, then Australia and Japan await the USWNT, who will test their mettle with a mix of new names and trusted talent in the 10th SheBelieves Cup.Ahead of the game, one lasting veteran with a sharp wit, tenacious style, and too-often unsung impact will be honored for reaching 100 caps: 31-year-old Georgia native Emily Sonnett. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago ‘I have a lot to contribute’: Whitehall whistleblower wants her job back

Josie Stewart won an employment tribunal case against the government for unfair dismissal, after she leaked information in the public interestA former civil servant who was unfairly dismissed for blowing the whistle about the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and Boris Johnson’s role in evacuating a pet charity from Kabul, says she now wants her job back.Josie Stewart, 44, also hopes that her successful case will force Whitehall to take public interest disclosures seriously, and establish an independent commissioner for whistleblowers. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Neil Gray 'has confidence in NHS Fife management' despite trans doctor row

The SNP Health Secretary refused to comment on nurse Sandie Peggie being called to a separate disciplinary hearing while her employment tribunal against the health board goes on.

Politics

1 week ago Woman awarded £94,000 payout after being sacked with a ‘jazz hands’ emoji while pregnant

Ammar Kabir sacked Paula Miluska from Birmingham-based Roman Property Group Limited

Economics

1 week ago Woman awarded £93,000 payout after being sacked with a ‘jazz hands’ emoji while pregnant

Ammar Kabir sacked Paula Miluska from Birmingham-based Roman Property Group Limited

Economics

1 week ago Tonight's rugby news as Shaun Edwards' name thrown into Wales mix and major call

The latest rugby stories from Wales and around the world on the evening of Monday, February 17

Events

1 week ago Sandie Peggie: Nurse at centre of trans employment tribunal threatened with sack

Sandie Peggie is due to attend a conduct hearing later this week for ‘misgendering’ Dr Beth Upton.

Events