Claimant v Staffordshire County Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of being subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure (whistleblowing) was not well-founded and dismissed the claim.
The tribunal found that the complaint of automatic unfair dismissal for making a protected disclosure (whistleblowing) was not well-founded and dismissed the claim.
Facts
Mrs Parker was employed by Staffordshire County Council and alleged she made protected disclosures (whistleblowing). She claimed she was subjected to detriments as a result of these disclosures and was ultimately dismissed for making them. The case was heard over three days in Birmingham before a full tribunal panel.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed both claims. The tribunal found that Mrs Parker's complaint of being subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure was not well-founded, and her complaint of automatic unfair dismissal for making a protected disclosure was also not well-founded.
Practical note
A claimant alleging whistleblowing detriment and automatic unfair dismissal must establish both that qualifying disclosures were made and that any detriment or dismissal was causally linked to those disclosures.
Case details
- Case number
- 1307811/2023
- Decision date
- 29 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Staffordshire County Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No