Mr J McIntosh v Scottish Masonic Homes Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4102330/2017 (4 September 2017)

Mr J McIntosh v Scottish Masonic Homes Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4102330/2017 (4 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and the dismissal was linked to a protected disclosure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 4102330/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr J McIntosh; Respondent: Scottish Masonic Homes Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Public Interest Disclosure Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J McIntosh

Claimant

Scottish Masonic Homes Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under public interest disclosure provisions

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and the dismissal was linked to a protected disclosure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal.