IT Brief UK - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Unfair Dismissal Stories

UK Stories

Unfair Dismissal stories

Employers face HR risks as rights act reforms bite

Employers face HR risks as rights act reforms bite

Businesses with outdated policies and lax probation processes could face higher tribunal costs as new employment rights rules take effect.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model

Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model

Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Unfair Dismissal stories

Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet

Data Protection

Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet

Australian employers face privacy, dismissal and confidentiality exposure as staff use AI without training or clear rules, lawyers warn.

By Lauren McKee • 4 min read • This month

TechnologyOne denies $15 million unfair dismissal allegations

TechnologyOne denies $15 million unfair dismissal allegations

The allegations were made by a former Victorian employee, whose account was detailed in the Australian Finacial Review.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Unfair Dismissal stories

AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds

Digital Transformation

AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds

Employees are using AI to draft complaints, pushing Australian bosses to spend more time and money on workplace disputes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end

Data Protection

5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end

New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025