'Rocked the boat' | Bar manager who blew whistle on drug-taking staff was unfairly sacked

An ex-bar manager has been awarded over £33,000 after an employment tribunal ruled she was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about workplace misconduct, including staff drinking and drug use. 

The tribunal found that Nadine Fallone, who worked as a duty manager at Peckham Levels, a community and events hub, was subjected to a series of detriments after making protected disclosures, culminating in her dismissal in February 2023.

Fallone, who worked at Peckham Levels from August 2022 to February 2023, raised concerns about misconduct at work, including staff drinking and drug use. 

She alleged that managers removed no-smoking signs, allowed smoking in restricted areas, and consumed alcohol while on duty. The tribunal heard that Fallone had also been informed about drug use among employees, including an incident where a bar worker allegedly offered cocaine to a colleague.