Mr M Kashani-Akhavan v H.R.Owen plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2200947/2017 (31 October 2017)

Mr M Kashani-Akhavan v H.R.Owen plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2200947/2017 (31 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the principal reason for dismissal was making a protected disclosure, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 2200947/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Kashani-Akhavan; Respondent: H. R. Owen plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
31 October 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

Mr M Kashani-Akhavan

Claimant

H. R. Owen plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the principal reason for dismissal was making a protected disclosure, and that the respondent breached the employment contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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