Mr L Kasalirwe v Pathway For Care (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2020] UKET 2304963/2019 (19 February 2020)

Mr L Kasalirwe v Pathway For Care (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2020] UKET 2304963/2019 (19 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to meet its health and safety obligations and that the claimant's dismissal was automatically unfair as it was connected to his raising of health and safety concerns.

Citation
[2020] UKET 2304963/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr L Kasalirwe; Respondent: Pathway For Care
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Health & Safety, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Health & Safety Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr L Kasalirwe

Claimant

Pathway For Care

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached health and safety obligations
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to meet its health and safety obligations and that the claimant's dismissal was automatically unfair as it was connected to his raising of health and safety concerns.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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