Mrs J Stephens v Rainbow Therapeutic Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 1600577/2018 (10 October 2019)

Mrs J Stephens v Rainbow Therapeutic Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 1600577/2018 (10 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation
[2019] UKET 1600577/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mrs J Stephens; Respondent: Rainbow Therapeutic Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing
Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mrs J Stephens

Claimant

Rainbow Therapeutic Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 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 was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and detriment arising from protected disclosures.