Mr J McVitie v M & J Timber Ltd: (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Health & Safety : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4105634/2016 (23 May 2017)
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to protected disclosures and breach of contract relating to health and safety concerns.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 4105634/2016
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr J McVitie; Respondent: M & J Timber Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 23 May 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Health & Safety, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal
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Parties
Mr J McVitie
Claimant
M & J Timber Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
- 3 Whether health and safety concerns were valid
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to protected disclosures and breach of contract relating to health and safety concerns.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
- Reinstatement not ordered
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