Miss M Barnes v Bark \u0026 Birch Ltd (In Compulsory Liquidation) (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2024] UKET 2406608/2022 (7 February 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's wages, and awarded the claimant the amount claimed.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2406608/2022
Parties: Claimant: Miss M Barnes; Respondent: Bark & Birch Ltd (In Compulsory Liquidation)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 February 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unpaid Wages

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unpaid Wages

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Parties

Miss M Barnes

Claimant

Bark & Birch Ltd (In Compulsory Liquidation)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's wages, and awarded the claimant the amount claimed.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the sum awarded for unpaid wages