Julia Anderton v Our Taap UK Limited — 2025

The claimant applied for interim relief after bringing complaints of detriment and automatic unfair dismissal by reason of making a protected disclosure, and breach of contract. The tribunal considered whether the claimant had a pretty good chance of establishing at final hearing that the reason or principal reason for dismissal was the alleged protected disclosure.

The tribunal refused the application. On a summary assessment, it was not persuaded that the claimant had a pretty good chance of showing that the alleged protected disclosure was the sole or principal reason for dismissal, because other potential factors were capable of explaining the basis and timing of the decision.

The tribunal identified issues requiring determination by a fact-finding tribunal, including the significance of website issues, the influencer deal, alleged performance or conduct concerns, and whether a decision to terminate employment had already been made for a later date. It was unnecessary at the interim relief stage to decide whether the claimant had made a protected disclosure on 15 July 2025.