Mr J Bews and others v Cordell Group Ltd and another (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Protective Award : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 1800911/2017 (5 October 2017)

Mr J Bews and others v Cordell Group Ltd and another (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Protective Award : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 1800911/2017 (5 October 2017)

The Tribunal found that the respondents breached employment contracts, failed to consult as required, unfairly dismissed the claimants, made unlawful deductions from wages, and breached the Working Time Regulations.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1800911/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Bews and others; Respondent: Cordell Group Ltd and another
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claims upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Protective Award, Unfair Dismissal, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Mr J Bews and others

Claimant

Cordell Group Ltd and another

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondents breached employment contracts
  2. 2 Whether claimants are entitled to a protective award
  3. 3 Whether dismissals were unfair

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondents breached employment contracts, failed to consult as required, unfairly dismissed the claimants, made unlawful deductions from wages, and breached the Working Time Regulations.

Court Disposition

Claims upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation for breach of contract
  • Protective award granted to claimants