Mrs Wormington-Jones v Devon Eye Centres Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2020] UKET 1406270/2019 (4 December 2020)

Mrs Wormington-Jones v Devon Eye Centres Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2020] UKET 1406270/2019 (4 December 2020)

The tribunal found that Devon Eye Centres Ltd breached the employment contract with Mrs Wormington-Jones and that she was entitled to damages.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1406270/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mrs Wormington-Jones; Respondent: Devon Eye Centres Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal Breach of Contract / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Employment Termination
Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Employment Termination

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Parties

Mrs Wormington-Jones

Claimant

Devon Eye Centres Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal Breach of Contract / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a breach of contract by the employer
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to damages for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Devon Eye Centres Ltd breached the employment contract with Mrs Wormington-Jones and that she was entitled to damages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to the claimant for breach of contract