Mr G Gallacher v JOA Leisure Ltd and Flip Out Ltd (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2023] UKET 4105224/2022 (1 August 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant did not make a protected disclosure as defined by law and therefore was not entitled to protection under the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2023] UKET 4105224/2022
Parties: Claimant: Mr G Gallacher; Respondent: JOA Leisure Ltd; Respondent: Flip Out Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 August 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr G Gallacher

Claimant

JOA Leisure Ltd

Respondent

Flip Out 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 did not make a protected disclosure as defined by law and therefore was not entitled to protection under the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed