Sending a colleague a birthday card might seem like a kind gesture, but experts have warned against seemingly innocuous workplace behaviour that could land you in hot water.

Yesterday, it was reported that an office worker will receive a payout after her boss breached employment laws by refusing to say hello to her.

Andrew Gilchrist refused to greet Nadine Hanson three times when she arrived for work, and after a string of incidents she quit and sued for unfair dismissal.

Meanwhile, a tax worker in Croydon successfully sued HMRC for sending her an unwanted birthday card while she was on sick leave, while earlier this week another worker sued her employer for not giving her a farewell card.

While making sexist remarks, bullying and ageism are all obvious red flags in the workplace, some of the actions that can cause a problem are rather less clear.

Legal and HR experts, warn that employers are leaving their businesses vulnerable to lawsuits over seemingly petty or mundane actions that they don't realise are problematic.

Here, employment law and HR consultant Tina Rahman tells MailOnline her top tips for avoiding situations which may lead to a tribunal or an unexpected sacking.

Everyday workplace behaviour and banter could land you in hot water, and not all employers are abreast of the law, experts have warned

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