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Bullied Forensic Scientist Succeeds in Unfair Dismissal/Discrimination Claims

Bullied Forensic Scientist Succeeds in Unfair Dismissal/Discrimination Claims

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Personality clashes in the workplace are sadly common but, if senior managers fail to keep their cool, the financial consequences can be severe. In a case on point, an eminent forensic scientist who resigned after suffering discrimination and bullying during a fractious meeting won the

Informal Workspaces Good, Discriminatory Banter Bad – Guideline Ruling

Informal Workspaces Good, Discriminatory Banter Bad – Guideline Ruling

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Informal workplace atmospheres are positively encouraged by many employers, but they should beware of a culture of discriminatory and offensive banter developing. In one case, a mental health charity paid a heavy financial and reputational price for failing to stamp out such behaviour. The charity