University failed to resolve 'staff conflict'

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An employment tribunal in Liverpool, England, has ruled that journalism lecturer Des Smith was forced to resign by Liverpool John Moores University when it failed to deal with a breakdown in staff relations in its journalism department. The tribunal decided that Smith was unfairly constructively dismissed when he resigned from his position in June 2001, because John Moores had reneged on its duty to handle problems in the department and had attempted to "foist the burden of responsibility" on to staff. However, in its December 2002 judgment the tribunal noted that Smith had contributed to his own dismissal with his unreasonable conduct, abusive language and intemperate and inappropriate emails.

Liverpool John Moores University, Smith, Des

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Staff stress could lead to court

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Universities in the UK have been warned that they could face prosecution over the levels of stress faced by staff after it was revealed that action had already been taken against De Montfort University following a report from health and safety inspectors which revealed the staff felt unable to take annual leave or even lunch breaks. Jonathan Whitehead, spokesman for the Association of University Teachers, noted that the action against De Montfort should serve as a wake-up call for the university sector, and that at present universities are not taking the issue of stress seriously enough.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Psychological aspects, Reports, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, College teachers, College faculty, Job stress, De Montfort University

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Payout in P&G drug data row

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Sheffield University has reached a settlement with the researcher it threatened to sack after he raised concerns over scientific misconduct at the university. All disciplinary charges against Aubrey Blumsohn have been dropped and it is believed he has received a six-figure payment.

Employee Termination, Labor relations, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations

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