Mr JL Phillips v HAL Utilities Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 3320858/2019 (21 January 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment, entitling him to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2020] UKET 3320858/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr JL Phillips; Respondent: HAL Utilities Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 January 2020
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

Mr JL Phillips

Claimant

HAL Utilities Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant suffered detriment due to making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment, entitling him to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant