Mr J Odinsson v Plusnet plc/BT Group (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2026] UKET 6047626/2025 (23 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and that the principal reason for his dismissal was those disclosures, rendering the dismissal automatically unfair.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6047626/2025
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Odinsson; Respondent: Plusnet plc/BT Group
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 23 January 2026
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 J Odinsson

Claimant

Plusnet plc/BT Group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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 that the principal reason for his dismissal was those disclosures, rendering the dismissal automatically unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal arising from protected disclosures.