Driving in snow can be qualifying disclosure

The manager had relayed concerns about employees driving in snowy conditions, expressed in 3 separate emails to two different recipients, and this was considered to sufficient to amount to a qualifying disclosure about health and safety. The individual was subsequently dismissed and he sought to rely on these emails as his qualifying disclosure. At a pre-hearing review that Tribunal agreed, so his claims could continue. The employer appealed; however the EAT agreed with the Employment Tribunal.

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For further details on any of the issues covered in this update please contact Gemma Ospedale, Partner in Employment on 020 7583 2222