Mr S Barnes v Certa Precision Engineering Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 1800305/2025 (31 July 2025)
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to prove gross misconduct and therefore breached the contract by not paying notice period wages.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 1800305/2025
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr S Barnes; Respondent: Certa Precision Engineering Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 31 July 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Judgment for the claimant
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Wrongful Dismissal
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Parties
Mr S Barnes
Claimant
Certa Precision Engineering Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay notice period wages
- 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to damages for breach of contract
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to prove gross misconduct and therefore breached the contract by not paying notice period wages.
Court Disposition
Judgment for the claimant
Orders
- Respondent to pay claimant £2,500 as damages for breach of contract
- Respondent to provide written confirmation of employment termination date
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