Ms C Williams and others v Flamingo Research Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2302315/2017 (6 November 2017)

Ms C Williams and others v Flamingo Research Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2302315/2017 (6 November 2017)

The Tribunal found that the claimants were unfairly dismissed as the principal reason for dismissal was making protected disclosures, and the respondent breached contractual obligations.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2302315/2017
Parties
Claimant: Ms C Williams and others; Respondent: Flamingo Research Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Public Interest Disclosure Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms C Williams and others

Claimant

Flamingo Research Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimants were unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether there was a protected disclosure under public interest disclosure provisions

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimants were unfairly dismissed as the principal reason for dismissal was making protected disclosures, and the respondent breached contractual obligations.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimants for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.