R Warner v Next Steps Independence Ltd and J Balchin (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2023] UKET 1403915/2021 (7 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures and was entitled to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2023] UKET 1403915/2021
Parties: Claimant: R Warner; Respondent: Next Steps Independence Ltd; Respondent: J Balchin
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 February 2023
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

R Warner

Claimant

Next Steps Independence Ltd

Respondent

J Balchin

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures and was entitled to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant