Short v Short (Breach of Contract Unauthorised Deduction of Wages) [2018] NIIT 06514_17IT (12 March 2018)

Short v Short (Breach of Contract Unauthorised Deduction of Wages) [2018] NIIT 06514_17IT (12 March 2018)

The claimant's claims for breach of contract and unlawful deduction of wages are substantiated by evidence of non-payment; entitlement to notice pay and holiday pay is established by statutory provisions and contract terms.

Citation
[2018] NIIT 06514_17IT
Parties
Claimant: Stephen Short; Respondent: Avenir Technical Services Ltd
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
12 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unauthorised Deduction of Wages, Notice Pay, Holiday Pay
Employment Law Breach of Contract Unauthorised Deduction of Wages Notice Pay Holiday Pay

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Parties

Stephen Short

Claimant

Avenir Technical Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to notice pay, holiday pay, and arrears of pay following termination of employment
  2. 2 Whether breach of contract and unlawful deduction of wages claims are made out

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's claims for breach of contract and unlawful deduction of wages are substantiated by evidence of non-payment; entitlement to notice pay and holiday pay is established by statutory provisions and contract terms.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £2,690.59 for unauthorised deduction of wages, breach of contract, notice pay, and holiday pay