Tag: Workplace Rights
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What Happens If You Assault Your Boss?
Understanding the New Labor Law As the new labor law No. 14 of 2025 comes into effect, many employees are curious about their rights and obligations, particularly concerning serious violations that could result in termination. One of the most significant offenses addressed is assaulting a supervisor or employer. The Definition of Assault in the Workplace…
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What Happens If You Assault Your Boss? Understanding Labor Law 2025
Understanding Labor Law 2025 With the implementation of the new Labor Law No. 14 of 2025, many employees are seeking clarity on their rights and obligations, particularly in extreme cases that could lead to termination. One pressing question that arises is: what happens if you assault your boss? Legal Framework: Article 127 According to Article…
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Understanding the New Labor Law: Disciplinary Penalties and Worker Rights
Introduction to the New Labor Law The New Labor Law No. 14 of 2025 introduces significant changes in the way disciplinary actions are handled in the workplace. Understanding these changes is crucial for both employers and employees to ensure compliance and fairness in the workplace. Disciplinary Actions Under the New Law One of the primary…
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Retail Worker Wins Compensation Over Washroom Complaint
Background of the Case A recent ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has highlighted the critical importance of workplace safety and employee rights, particularly in relation to basic facilities such as restrooms. Retail worker Fiona Bird was awarded €7,500 in compensation after she was penalized for raising concerns about inadequate access to washroom facilities…
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Retail Worker Wins Compensation Over Lack of Washroom Access
Introduction A recent ruling from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has highlighted a significant issue within the retail sector regarding employee health and safety. Fiona Bird, a retail worker, was awarded €7,500 in compensation after being penalized for complaining about a lack of access to washroom facilities at her workplace, GB Agencies Galway Limited, trading…
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Bar Manager Wins Discrimination Case Over ‘Aryan’ Remark
Background of the Case Sky Sinclair, a former bar manager at The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow, revealed shocking discrimination from her employer that led to her winning a tribunal case. Her boss, Ahmed Magdy Soliman, remarked that she looked “very Aryan,” a statement that not only raised eyebrows but also sparked legal action. The…
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Bar Manager Wins £17,000 After Discrimination Case
Introduction In a significant ruling, Sky Sinclair, a former bar manager at The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow, has been awarded nearly £17,000 following a tribunal decision that found she was discriminated against and unfairly dismissed from her position. This landmark case shines a light on the importance of workplace equality and highlights how derogatory…
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Bar Manager Wins £17,000 for Discrimination and Dismissal
Background of the Case Sky Sinclair, a bar manager at The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow, faced inappropriate comments from her boss, Ahmed Magdy Soliman. During her employment, she was told she looked “very Aryan,” a remark that raised serious concerns about discrimination in the workplace. Following a tribunal hearing, Sinclair was awarded nearly £17,000…