McGrath v McShea [2009] NIIT 1424_08IT (06 February 2009)

McGrath v McShea [2009] NIIT 1424_08IT (06 February 2009)

The tribunal found, based on undisputed evidence, that the respondent failed to pay the claimant one month's wages and 18 days holiday pay due under her contract, constituting a breach resulting in loss to the claimant.

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Citation
[2009] NIIT 1424_08IT
Parties
Claimant: Michelle McGrath; Respondent: Gabriel McShea
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
06 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Employment Claim / Final Decision
Outcome
claim allowed
Legal Topics
Unpaid Wages, Holiday Pay, Breach of Contract, Termination of Employment
Employment Law Unpaid Wages Holiday Pay Breach of Contract Termination of Employment

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Parties

Michelle McGrath

Claimant

Gabriel McShea

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Claim / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment by failing to pay wages and holiday pay upon termination
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered loss as a result of the breach

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found, based on undisputed evidence, that the respondent failed to pay the claimant one month's wages and 18 days holiday pay due under her contract, constituting a breach resulting in loss to the claimant.

Court Disposition

claim allowed

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £1,200 in unpaid wages
  • Respondent to pay claimant £1,020 in unpaid holiday pay