Ms J Brooks v Target Pest Control and Hygiene Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 2601170/2018 (8 February 2019)

Ms J Brooks v Target Pest Control and Hygiene Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 2601170/2018 (8 February 2019)

The Tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation
[2019] UKET 2601170/2018
Parties
Claimant: Ms J Brooks; Respondent: Target Pest Control and Hygiene Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 February 2019
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

Ms J Brooks

Claimant

Target Pest Control and Hygiene Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal as a result, contrary to the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and detriment resulting from protected disclosure