Mr G Surma v Rixonway Kitchens Ltd and Easyrecruituk.com Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 1811058/2018 (19 February 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant had made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1811058/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr G Surma; Respondent: Rixonway Kitchens Ltd; Respondent: Easyrecruituk.com Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 February 2019
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 G Surma

Claimant

Rixonway Kitchens Ltd

Respondent

Easyrecruituk.com Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant suffered detriment for making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant had made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to claimant