Mr B Breeze v Omega plc (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1801197/2020 (13 October 2020)

Mr B Breeze v Omega plc (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1801197/2020 (13 October 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1801197/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mr B Breeze; Respondent: Omega plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing
Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr B Breeze

Claimant

Omega plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / 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 Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.