Mrs S Hunt v DM Operating Bars Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2021] UKET 3303854/2020 (15 January 2021)

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

Citation: [2021] UKET 3303854/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mrs S Hunt; Respondent: DM Operating Bars Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 January 2021
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

Mrs S Hunt

Claimant

DM Operating Bars 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, constituting unlawful treatment under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant