The London Central Employment Tribunal has upheld a claim of whistleblowing detriment and a claim of unfair dismissal brought by a former Senior Parliamentary Advisor, Ms Elaina Cohen, against her former employer, Khalid Mahmood MP.
The Claimant was the successful in respect of the following claims:
- The claim of unfair dismissal pursuant to section 94 & 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- The claim of detriment because of a protected disclosure pursuant to section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 in respect of the allegation that she was marginalised and isolated in the period January 2020 until her dismissal.
The remaining claims were dismissed.
The Tribunal has now listed the matter for a two-day remedy hearing. The full judgment can be found at Elaina Cohen v Khalid Mahmood MP.
Martina Murphy, instructed by Anthony Robinson of McHale & Co Solicitors, appeared on behalf of the Claimant.
Links to press coverage:
03.08.2022 The Times – Woman wins dismissal claim against MP Khalid Mahmood
03.08.22 The Guardian – Labour MPs aide was unfairly dismissed tribunal rules
02.08.2022 The Independent – Labour MP unfairly sacked Senior Advisor…
02.08.2022 The Telegraph – Labour MP unfairly sacked Senior Advisor…
