Mr S A A Murphy v Beck Interiors Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 8001591/2024 (29 January 2025)

The tribunal found that Beck Interiors Ltd breached the employment contract by failing to pay the agreed wages without lawful justification, entitling the claimant to compensation.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 8001591/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr S A A Murphy; Respondent: Beck Interiors Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final 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

Mr S A A Murphy

Claimant

Beck Interiors Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay wages
2 Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Beck Interiors Ltd breached the employment contract by failing to pay the agreed wages without lawful justification, entitling the claimant to compensation.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant £3,200 in unpaid wages
Respondent to pay claimant £500 in compensation for breach of contract

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