Mr D Cowley v Jade Insulation Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2021] UKET 1806682/2020 (2 February 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2021] UKET 1806682/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Cowley; Respondent: Jade Insulation Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 February 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr D Cowley

Claimant

Jade Insulation Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment or dismissal as a result of making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to provide a written statement of reasons for dismissal if not already provided