Mr S Thomas v Sasse Facilities Management Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2024] UKET 3301525/2023 (23 January 2024)

Mr S Thomas v Sasse Facilities Management Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2024] UKET 3301525/2023 (23 January 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns, which is automatically unfair under Section 100 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

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Citation
[2024] UKET 3301525/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr S Thomas; Respondent: Sasse Facilities Management Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 January 2024
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 S Thomas

Claimant

Sasse Facilities Management Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns, which is automatically unfair under Section 100 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Reinstatement or re-engagement not ordered