Mr P Knight v CME Automation Systems Ltd (In Administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 1401240/2024 (10 April 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant his due wages and entitlements. As the respondent is insolvent, the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 1401240/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Knight; Respondent: CME Automation Systems Ltd (In Administration); Respondent: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract

Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr P Knight

Claimant

CME Automation Systems Ltd (In Administration)

Respondent

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
2 Whether the Secretary of State is liable for any outstanding payments

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

Respondent to pay outstanding contractual sums to the claimant, subject to statutory limits and payment by the Secretary of State as appropriate

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