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business1 month ago•2 min saved

Tribunal Denies Interim Relief in Rockstar Workers Case Over Discord Posts

The Glasgow Employment Tribunal refused the IWGB’s bid for interim relief for Rockstar staff fired over alleged Discord postings related to Grand Theft Auto 6, saying it’s unlikely the dismissals were primarily due to union membership. The ruling notes that some affected workers were non-members (including Canadians), some IWGB-connected staff were not dismissed, and that postings may have been obtained via covert monitoring; some employees were dismissed after little or no notice and for limited ongoing posting. A full hearing will proceed, with Rockstar defending its actions and the IWGB remaining optimistic about the case.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #employment-tribunal #gta-6

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Goldman Sachs Banker Wins Sex Discrimination Case for Unfair Dismissal

A former Goldman Sachs banker, Jonathan Reeves, won a sex-discrimination case after being dismissed by the bank following his return from parental leave. Reeves claimed he was unfairly treated and dismissed for performance reasons, which the tribunal found to be discriminatory, especially as he struggled to balance work and childcare during COVID-19 lockdowns. The tribunal noted that Reeves' bosses were more empathetic towards female employees regarding childcare issues. Goldman Sachs is reviewing the judgment.

via Business Insider|

#business #covid-19 #employment-tribunal

media1 year ago•2 min saved

BBC Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Mismanagement and Homophobic Culture

A BBC investigation revealed that management at BBC Radio Cornwall tolerated a culture of homophobic abuse, as disclosed in an employment tribunal involving former presenter Jack Murley. Murley, who claims he was wrongfully dismissed due to his sexuality, referenced the investigation's findings as "highly damning." The BBC argued that the abuse was mostly by former employees and not evidence of discrimination against Murley. The tribunal's decision is expected next year, amid a broader BBC workplace culture review.

via Deadline|

#bbc #employment-tribunal #homophobia

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Christian school worker fired for anti-LGBTQ+ Facebook posts wins appeal.

A Christian school worker, Kristie Higgs, who was dismissed from her role in 2019 after sharing Facebook posts criticising LGBTQ+ inclusion, has won an appeal overturning a previous ruling that upheld her dismissal. Higgs made the posts in 2018 following a letter from her son’s Church of England primary school stating it would be using the No Outsiders programme to promote diversity and inclusion. A parent reported Higgs posts to her employer who suspended her, and after a six-hour disciplinary hearing, dismissed her for gross misconduct. The judge allowed an appeal against the decision of Bristol Employment Tribunal.

via PinkNews|

#christian-beliefs #discrimination #education

workplace-harassment2 years ago•2 min saved

The Perils of Misinterpreting Workplace Communication: IT Worker Sues Boss Over 'XX' in Email.

An IT worker, Karina Gasparova, sued her boss for sexual harassment, claiming that his use of "xx", "yy", and "????" in an email was a coded way of asking for sexual relations. She also claimed that her boss staring at her and renaming a work file with his initials 'ajg' was an abbreviation of "A Jumbo Genital". However, the employment tribunal at London Central Court rejected her claims, stating that her perception of events was "skewed" and that she demonstrated a tendency to make extraordinary allegations without evidence.

via BBC|

#employment-tribunal #it-worker #london

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Church School Worker Challenges Firing for Facebook Post on Transgender Lessons.

A UK woman, Kristie Higgs, is appealing her dismissal from a Church of England primary school after raising concerns about compulsory sex education and lessons about transgenderism on her private Facebook page. Higgs was fired in 2019 after sharing a petition objecting to the Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum in primary schools and an article critical of books being used to teach young children about transgender behavior and gender fluidity. An employment tribunal ruled in October 2020 that she did not suffer discrimination or harassment, a decision she is appealing. The hearing comes as the UK government has launched a review into sex education in the country's schools.

via Fox News|

#church-of-england #education #employment-tribunal