Mr K Lock v Stagecoach Devon Ltd T/a Stagecoach South West (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1405185/2018 (17 February 2020)

Mr K Lock v Stagecoach Devon Ltd T/a Stagecoach South West (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1405185/2018 (17 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1405185/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mr K Lock; Respondent: Stagecoach Devon Ltd T/a Stagecoach South West
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 February 2020
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 K Lock

Claimant

Stagecoach Devon Ltd T/a Stagecoach South West

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting a breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant