Dr D M Palermo v ZeroAvia Ltd (England and Wales : Interim Relief) [2025] UKET 6001829/2024 (9 June 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant has a strong prima facie case that the principal reason for dismissal was making protected disclosures, justifying the grant of interim relief.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6001829/2024
Parties: Claimant: Dr D M Palermo; Respondent: ZeroAvia Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 09 June 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Interim Relief Application
Outcome: interim relief granted
Legal Topics: Interim Relief, Unfair Dismissal, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Interim Relief Unfair Dismissal Whistleblowing

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Parties

Dr D M Palermo

Claimant

ZeroAvia Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Interim Relief Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant is entitled to interim relief pending determination of the claim for unfair dismissal on the grounds of whistleblowing

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant has a strong prima facie case that the principal reason for dismissal was making protected disclosures, justifying the grant of interim relief.

Court Disposition

interim relief granted

Orders

Respondent to reinstate the claimant or continue employment on the same terms pending final determination of the claim