Mr D McLean v Quality Pork Processors Ltd (Scotland : Health & Safety) [2019] UKET 4107472/2019 (24 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the principal reason for dismissal was his raising of health and safety concerns, which is a protected act under employment law.

Citation: [2019] UKET 4107472/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr D McLean; Respondent: Quality Pork Processors Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 October 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Workplace Safety, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Health and Safety Workplace Safety Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D McLean

Claimant

Quality Pork Processors Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached health and safety obligations
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed for raising health and safety concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the principal reason for dismissal was his raising of health and safety concerns, which is a protected act under employment law.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant