Mr N Murphy v Rift Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6008373/2025 (1 April 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant did make a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6008373/2025
Parties: Claimant: Mr N Murphy; Respondent: Rift Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 April 2025
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

Mr N Murphy

Claimant

Rift Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
2 Whether the respondent subjected the claimant to detriment or dismissal as a result of the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant did make a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent as a result, contrary to the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant