Mrs A Butterfield v Ashes Care Group Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2024] UKET 2501346/2024 (21 August 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, constituting a breach of contract and an unlawful deduction from wages.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2501346/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mrs A Butterfield; Respondent: Ashes Care Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 August 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mrs A Butterfield

Claimant

Ashes Care Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract by failing to pay wages

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, constituting a breach of contract and an unlawful deduction from wages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the outstanding wages