Ms E Ajayi v Madigangil Security Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2024] UKET 2216396/2023 (16 October 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because she raised health and safety concerns, which is automatically unfair under Section 100 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2216396/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms E Ajayi; Respondent: Madigangil Security Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Workplace Safety, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Health and Safety Workplace Safety Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms E Ajayi

Claimant

Madigangil Security Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached health and safety obligations towards the claimant
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed for raising health and safety concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed because she raised health and safety concerns, which is automatically unfair under Section 100 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal.