Mathews v The Elevate Group Limited [2012] NIIT 00735_12IT (15 August 2012)

Mathews v The Elevate Group Limited [2012] NIIT 00735_12IT (15 August 2012)

The tribunal determined that the implied term of the employment contract was payment of a pro rata salary of £14,000 per annum for 37.5 hours per week, based on evidence and payslips, and found the respondent breached the contract by failing to pay £1,004.00 due for January 2012.

Citation
[2012] NIIT 00735_12IT
Parties
Claimant: Sarah Mathews; Respondent: The Elevate Group Limited
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
15 August 2012
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
judgment for claimant
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unpaid Wages, Termination of Employment
Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unpaid Wages Termination of Employment

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Parties

Sarah Mathews

Claimant

The Elevate Group Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment by failing to pay wages due for January 2012
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered loss as a result of the breach

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal determined that the implied term of the employment contract was payment of a pro rata salary of £14,000 per annum for 37.5 hours per week, based on evidence and payslips, and found the respondent breached the contract by failing to pay £1,004.00 due for January 2012.

Court Disposition

judgment for claimant

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £1,004.00 net for January 2012 wages