Mr H Feeney v Gotham Newco 2 Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2021] UKET 2406233/2020 (20 September 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns, which is automatically unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2021] UKET 2406233/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr H Feeney; Respondent: Gotham Newco 2 Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 September 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Workplace Safety, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Health and Safety Workplace Safety Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr H Feeney

Claimant

Gotham Newco 2 Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached health and safety obligations
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed for raising health and safety concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns, which is automatically unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant