Mr J Hardman v Lymers Assist Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 6002182/2023 (22 August 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

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Citation: [2024] UKET 6002182/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Hardman; Respondent: Lymers Assist Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 August 2024
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 J Hardman

Claimant

Lymers Assist Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
Respondent to cease detrimental treatment related to protected disclosures

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