Mr L Smith v Kier Group plc (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6017283/2024 (12 May 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment, establishing liability under section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6017283/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr L Smith; Respondent: Kier Group plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 May 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr L Smith

Claimant

Kier Group plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant suffered detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment, establishing liability under section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to take steps to prevent further detriment