Pricewatch Ltd v Andrew Gausden: (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2017] UKET 2301222/2015 (10 January 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed for making protected disclosures regarding health and safety, which constitutes automatic unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2301222/2015
Parties: Respondent: Pricewatch Ltd; Claimant: Andrew Gausden
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 January 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal, Health and Safety at Work

Employment Law Health and Safety Unfair Dismissal Health and Safety at Work

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Parties

Pricewatch Ltd

Respondent

Andrew Gausden

Claimant

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed for health and safety reasons

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed for making protected disclosures regarding health and safety, which constitutes automatic unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal