Mrs J Smith v HC-One Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2402882/2016 (2 March 2017)

Mrs J Smith v HC-One Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2402882/2016 (2 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure, constituting a breach of contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2402882/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mrs J Smith; Respondent: HC-One Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final 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

Mrs J Smith

Claimant

HC-One Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a public interest disclosure
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure, constituting a breach of contract.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Reinstatement not ordered