Mr B Austin v Arcus FM Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 3205412/2021 (26 February 2025)

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

Citation: [2025] UKET 3205412/2021
Parties: Claimant: Mr B Austin; Respondent: Arcus FM Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 February 2025
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 B Austin

Claimant

Arcus FM 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 Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.