Ms Isabel Matthews v Department for Work and Pensions and others (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2020] UKET 1805153/2019 (8 October 2020)

Ms Isabel Matthews v Department for Work and Pensions and others (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2020] UKET 1805153/2019 (8 October 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to comply with its terms.

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Citation
[2020] UKET 1805153/2019
Parties
Claimant: Ms Isabel Matthews; Respondent: Department for Work and Pensions
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract
Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Ms Isabel Matthews

Claimant

Department for Work and Pensions

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to comply with its terms.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant