Miss J Chapelow v Apple Tree Care Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1801460/2020 (5 October 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1801460/2020
Parties: Claimant: Miss J Chapelow; Respondent: Apple Tree Care Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 05 October 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

Miss J Chapelow

Claimant

Apple Tree Care Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered.