Mr S Deborde v Methodist Homes (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1400072/2017 (11 August 2017)

Mr S Deborde v Methodist Homes (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1400072/2017 (11 August 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have a fair reason for dismissal. The claimant's disclosures were protected under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1400072/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr S Deborde; Respondent: Methodist Homes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Public Interest Disclosure Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr S Deborde

Claimant

Methodist Homes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under public interest disclosure laws

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have a fair reason for dismissal. The claimant's disclosures were protected under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract