Mr AT Matimba v Worker Direct Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2019] UKET 2601581/2018 (25 October 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting unlawful treatment under the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2019] UKET 2601581/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr AT Matimba; Respondent: Worker Direct Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 October 2019
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 AT Matimba

Claimant

Worker Direct 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 for making the disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, constituting unlawful treatment under the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant