Mr R Finn v Middlesbrough DP Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2021] UKET 2501518/2020 (23 April 2021)

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

Citation: [2021] UKET 2501518/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr R Finn; Respondent: Middlesbrough DP Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 23 April 2021
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

Mr R Finn

Claimant

Middlesbrough DP Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Reinstatement or re-engagement considered but not ordered