Employers behaving badly

Employers behaving badly
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Rachael Judge
As we head into the Easter holiday season and many workplaces wind down, some recent cases highlight that not every workplace runs smoothly.Whether it's the reinstatement of a wrongfully dismissed pastor for the third time, a six-figure payout for constructive dismissal following an expletive-laden outburst, or a tribunal ruling on false accusations of drug dealing, these cases serve as a reminder that when employers behave badly, there are real consequences.Pastor reinstated in time for EasterWhile many of us will be looking forward to a b...

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