Mr S Matthews v Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2021] UKET 4108826/2021 (14 July 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, entitling him to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2021] UKET 4108826/2021
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Matthews; Respondent: Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 July 2021
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 S Matthews

Claimant

Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant suffered 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 suffered detriment as a result, entitling him to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant