Mr J Brown and Mr B Hoggins v Sips Eco Panel Systems Ltd (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2021] UKET 4104216/2020 (5 July 2021)

Mr J Brown and Mr B Hoggins v Sips Eco Panel Systems Ltd (Scotland : Public Interest Disclosure) [2021] UKET 4104216/2020 (5 July 2021)

The Tribunal found that the claimants made protected disclosures and suffered unlawful detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to statutory protections.

Citation
[2021] UKET 4104216/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Brown; Claimant: Mr B Hoggins; Respondent: Sips Eco Panel Systems Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 July 2021
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 J Brown

Claimant

Mr B Hoggins

Claimant

Sips Eco Panel Systems Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimants made protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
  2. 2 Whether the claimants suffered detriment or dismissal as a result of making protected disclosures

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimants made protected disclosures and suffered unlawful detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimants for unlawful detriment and/or dismissal.