John Clarke wins appeal ruling on protected disclosures

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John Clarke won a High Court ruling on protected disclosures on 31 July 2020, when his employer’s appeal was dismissed. The order requires CGI Food Services Ltd and CGI Holding Ltd to continue his employment contract for pay and benefits pending final determination of his Workplace Relations Commission claim and any appeal. Mr Clarke’s complaints concerned alleged food-safety and financial irregularities. The High Court found substantial grounds for contending that his dismissal resulted wholly or mainly from a protected disclosure, while leaving the merits of those complaints to be examined by the WRC. The judgment also directed that papers be sent to relevant authorities for possible investigations.