Ms J Blake v Costain Group plc and Costain Group Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2020] UKET 2201233/2020 (20 November 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondents failed to meet their statutory health and safety obligations and that the claimant was subjected to detriment for raising concerns, constituting a breach of employment rights.

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Citation: [2020] UKET 2201233/2020
Parties: Claimant: Ms J Blake; Respondent: Costain Group plc; Respondent: Costain Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Employment Rights

Employment Law Health and Safety Workplace Health and Safety Employment Rights

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Parties

Ms J Blake

Claimant

Costain Group plc

Respondent

Costain Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached health and safety obligations towards the claimant
2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of raising health and safety concerns

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondents to review and improve health and safety procedures

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