2020

Group Finance Director and Company Secretary v The Character Group plc

The tribunal dismissed claims of automatic unfair dismissal and detriment from a Group Finance Director who alleged he was sacked for whistleblowing. The disclosures were not in the public interest, and the dismissal was fair.

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

A consultant paediatric neurologist who made multiple whistleblowing allegations was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. His repeated attempts to reopen the case using a Serious Untoward Incident Report failed, and he was ordered to pay over £83,000 in costs.

Head of Financial Audit (8 years' service) v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited

An employment tribunal found that Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited unfairly dismissed its Head of Financial Audit after a conflict with the Head of Legal, awarding £87,693.83 including a 25% ACAS uplift.

Clinical care co-ordinator (38 years' service) v University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust

A clinical care co-ordinator with 38 years' unblemished NHS service was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing after raising concerns about staffing and patient safety. The tribunal awarded her £472,800.44.