Mr C Sylvester v Utilitywise plc (in Administration) (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1300261/2018 (14 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment, entitling him to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1300261/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Sylvester; Respondent: Utilitywise plc (in Administration)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 February 2020
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 C Sylvester

Claimant

Utilitywise plc (in Administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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 protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment, entitling him to remedies under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant