Mr S Ray v Homebase: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2302146/2016 (31 May 2017)

Mr S Ray v Homebase: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2302146/2016 (31 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as a result of making a protected disclosure, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2302146/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr S Ray; Respondent: Homebase
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
31 May 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

Mr S Ray

Claimant

Homebase

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final 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 laws

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as a result of making a protected disclosure, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract