Ms M Smith v Kidbrooke Park Learning Centre: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 2300692/2017 (28 April 2017)

Ms M Smith v Kidbrooke Park Learning Centre: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 2300692/2017 (28 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment, constituting a breach of contract by the respondent.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300692/2017
Parties
Claimant: Ms M Smith; Respondent: Kidbrooke Park Learning Centre
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Public Interest Disclosure
Employment Law Breach of Contract Public Interest Disclosure

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Parties

Ms M Smith

Claimant

Kidbrooke Park Learning Centre

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment, constituting a breach of contract by the respondent.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to reinstate claimant's employment