Whistleblowing Protections Expanded Case

Summary

The Parkins v Sodexho Ltd [2002] case involved whistleblowing protection under the Employment Rights Act 1996. The Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that workers are protected when making disclosures about breaches of their own employment contract, not just breaches of wider legal obligations. This case specifically addressed health and safety concerns, strengthening whistleblowing protections to cover contractual breaches related to these issues.

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summarise w the context of health and safety and contract
Sure! Here's a summary of the Parkins v Sodexho Ltd [*] case focusing on health and safety and contract:
- Issue: Whistleblowing protection under the Employment Rights Act *.
- Context: The case established that workers are protected when disclosing breaches of their own employment contract, including health and safety concerns.
- Outcome: Strengthened whistleblowing protections to cover contractual breaches related to health and safety.
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Sure! Here's a concise summary of the Parkins v Sodexho Ltd [*] case:
- Issue: The case revolved around whistleblowing protection under the Employment Rights Act *.
- Context: It involved an employee disclosing breaches of their own employment contract, including health and safety issues.
- Outcome: The ruling extended whistleblowing protections to cover disclosures about breaches of employment contracts, not just wider legal obligations, including those related to health and safety.