Mr W Hazell v Tata Technologies EU Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2024] UKET 6012296/2024 (10 October 2024)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, which constituted unlawful treatment under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2024] UKET 6012296/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr W Hazell; Respondent: Tata Technologies EU Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr W Hazell

Claimant

Tata Technologies EU Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act
2 Whether the respondent subjected the claimant to detriment because of the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, which constituted unlawful treatment under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered
The respondent must take steps to prevent further unlawful treatment