30 Sept 2026
Mixed outcome
Unfair Dismissal, Whistleblowing and Breach of Contract
Heard at London South
Mixed outcome: the unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims were dismissed, but the wrongful dismissal claim succeeded on liability; remedy is pending.
Legal Issues (3)
- Key legal issues included the correct application of s.10 and s.12 ERA 1999 (right to be accompanied and automatic unfair dismissal)
- s.43B and s.47B ERA 1996 (protected disclosures and detriment)
- the test for repudiatory breach of contract (gross misconduct) for wrongful dismissal
Reference: 2306767/2023
