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Disabled worker sacked by NHS trust wins £70k payout
A disabled lab worker who was sacked by an NHS trust has won a £70k payout after after she was accused of taking too many sick days because she had to wait more than seven months to get a specially-adapted desk. Victoria Ware, who has chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), successfully sued Frimley Health NHS Foundation…
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Cybercriminals exploit Microsoft Teams
Cybercriminals are impersonating remote tech-support workers on Microsoft Teams to infiltrate networks and deploy malicious software. The attack begins with an “email bomb,” sending up to 3,000 spam messages to a potential victim, followed by contact on Teams, where they pose as IT personnel. Once granted remote access, they install ransomware that locks the network…
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LinkedIn accused over AI
A US lawsuit has accused LinkedInof sharing private messages with other companies to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. It is claimed that the networking website introduced a privacy setting that automatically opted users in to a programme that allowed third parties to use their personal data. The firm is also accused of later concealing its…
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PwC slashes jobs amid downturn
PwC has initiated a round of job cuts, offering voluntary redundancy to over 100 middle-ranking employees as part of its strategy to address a slowdown in professional services. The firm, which employs 25,000 staff, is also delaying promotions for around 100 junior consultants for the second consecutive year. According to a source close to the…
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More people with mental health issues are receiving employment advice
The NHS talking therapies programme is increasingly linking individuals with mental health issues to employment advisers, aiming to facilitate their return to work. Recent data from NHS England indicates a 62% rise in people receiving employment advice, with 67,794 individuals accessing this support last year. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting emphasised the importance…
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School settled with three staff to avoid tribunal
A Wolverhampton primary school has paid out more than £19,000 in settlements to three staff members in order to avoid cases reaching an employment tribunal. In 2020, Trinity CE Primary Academy paid two staff members £8,450, while in 2022, one staff member was paid £10,851, according to a response to a Freedom of Information request….
