Mr M Harris-Donovan v ATS Care Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 1602857/2023 (28 May 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures, constituting unlawful treatment under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1602857/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Harris-Donovan; Respondent: ATS Care Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 May 2024
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 M Harris-Donovan

Claimant

ATS Care Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures, constituting unlawful treatment under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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