Miss A Bethune v Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd and John Lewis Partnership plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2024] UKET 2403581/2024 (17 December 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondents failed to adhere to the terms of the employment contract, constituting a breach.

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Citation: [2024] UKET 2403581/2024
Parties: Claimant: Miss A Bethune; Respondent: Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd; Respondent: John Lewis Partnership plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 December 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Employment Rights

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Employment Rights

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Parties

Miss A Bethune

Claimant

Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd

Respondent

John Lewis Partnership plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondents breached the employment contract with the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondents failed to adhere to the terms of the employment contract, constituting a breach.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for breach of contract

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