4 Jun 2026
Claim dismissed
Unfair Dismissal, Whistleblowing and Breach of Contract
Heard at Leicester
The Tribunal found that the Claimant did not make a protected disclosure, and that the Respondent had a genuine belief in his misconduct, conducted a reasonable investigation, and acted within the range of reasonable responses in dismissing him.
Legal Issues (3)
- Whether the principal reason for dismissal was the alleged protected disclosure (automatic unfair dismissal) or conduct
- whether the employer acted reasonably in dismissing for misconduct
- whether the alleged detriments were on the grounds of a protected disclosure
Reference: 2601634/2023