Mr D Gannon v A Geldart Brickwork Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1807532/2019 (13 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal for making protected disclosures, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1807532/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Gannon; Respondent: A Geldart Brickwork Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 13 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr D Gannon

Claimant

A Geldart Brickwork Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment or dismissal for making a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal for making protected disclosures, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant