Dr S Al Khawaja v Dermal Diagnostics Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 2600176/2025 (24 April 2025)

The tribunal found that Dermal Diagnostics Ltd breached the employment contract by failing to provide the required notice period, entitling the claimant to damages.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2600176/2025
Parties: Claimant: Dr S Al Khawaja; Respondent: Dermal Diagnostics Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unlawful Termination

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Termination

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Parties

Dr S Al Khawaja

Claimant

Dermal Diagnostics Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
2 Whether the claimant is entitled to remedies for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Dermal Diagnostics Ltd breached the employment contract by failing to provide the required notice period, entitling the claimant to damages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

Respondent to pay damages to the claimant for breach of contract