In order for an employee to claim that his employer was conducting his business in an unlawful manner so as to destroy the relationship of trust and confidence between them, the activity had to be such that the employee could not reasonably be expected to work for a moment longer after discovering the illegality. The evidence to establish a claim for stigma damages would be expected to be of a high standard, and the employers view obtained before proceedings were issued.
Citations:
Gazette 22-Sep-1999, Gazette 28-Jul-1999, Times 30-Jun-1999, [1999] IRLR 508
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
See also – Bank of Credit and Commerce International Sa (In Liquidation) v Ali and Another ChD 17-Feb-1999
A compromise of a claim involved a settlement with the value given, and a release did not import requirement for any consideration. A compromised claim could not be set aside for lack of knowledge, and no duty of disclosure of any wrongdoing . .
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Employment
Updated: 04 June 2022; Ref: scu.136026