Mr R Milton v Neil Herron and Assist MI Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 2500996/2017 (2 August 2019)

Mr R Milton v Neil Herron and Assist MI Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 2500996/2017 (2 August 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation
[2019] UKET 2500996/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Milton; Respondent: Neil Herron; Respondent: Assist MI Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 August 2019
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 R Milton

Claimant

Neil Herron

Respondent

Assist MI Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment or dismissal for making a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and detriment for making protected disclosures