Mr D Gordon v Paul Verity Opticians Ltd (England and Wales : Contract of Employment : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 1801445/2017 (25 October 2017)

Mr D Gordon v Paul Verity Opticians Ltd (England and Wales : Contract of Employment : Public Interest Disclosure) [2017] UKET 1801445/2017 (25 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801445/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Gordon; Respondent: Paul Verity Opticians Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Contract of Employment, Public Interest Disclosure
Employment Law Contract of Employment Public Interest Disclosure

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Parties

Mr D Gordon

Claimant

Paul Verity Opticians Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant