EAT Firefighter, who was also trade union health and safety representative, claimed that, having made a protected disclosure, he had suffered a detriment (section 44 of the Employment Rights Act 1996) and been refused permission as a health and safety representative to take time off for the performance of health and safety functions. Claim dismissed. Perversity appeal not upheld.
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[2009] UKEAT 0022 – 09 – 0311
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Updated: 13 August 2022; Ref: scu.393334
