An appellate tribunal has ruled that a new judge should reconsider whether supermarket giant Tesco can get an expert economist to weigh in on market labor conditions in a long-running equal pay case.
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Tesco Bid For Expert In Equal Pay Case Going To New Judge

By Hanna Vioque

An appellate tribunal has ruled that a new judge should reconsider whether supermarket giant Tesco can get an expert economist to weigh in on market labor conditions in a long-running equal pay case.

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Seafood Biz Says CEO Embezzled Funds For Lavish Lifestyle

By William Janes

A seafood business has sued former bosses for more than £1.7 million ($2.2 million), accusing them of misappropriating company funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury cars and extravagant holidays.

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Trump EDI Stance Pushes UK Firms To Rethink Ethical Policy

By Hanna Vioque

U.K. boardrooms are increasingly less inclined to pursue ethical practices following the Trump administration's crackdown on equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, according to a report by a law firm published on Thursday.

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LITIGATION

Baker Hughes Beats Engineer's Claim Over Missed Bonus

By Jamie Lennox

U.S. energy firm Baker Hughes did not discriminate against an engineer when it excluded him from its bonus program while he was off work receiving treatment for cancer, a Scottish tribunal has ruled in a split decision.

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POLICY & REGULATION

Gov't Launches Plan To Boost Pension Credit Uptake

By Alex Davidson

The government launched a drive to boost take-up of pension credit available to people of state pension age with low incomes on Thursday as it seeks to narrow regional disparities in claims.

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PEOPLE

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Acas Promotes Veteran Employee To Chief Conciliator

By Ronan Barnard

The U.K.'s workplace disputes mediator announced Friday that a veteran employee will lead its team which helps unions and employers resolve disputes.

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