Lewis Alexander v George Birchall Ltd (In administration) (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2019] UKET 4123338/2018 (25 March 2019)

Lewis Alexander v George Birchall Ltd (In administration) (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2019] UKET 4123338/2018 (25 March 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's wages and other entitlements, and awarded compensation accordingly.

Citation
[2019] UKET 4123338/2018
Parties
Claimant: Lewis Alexander; Respondent: George Birchall Ltd (In administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages
Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Lewis Alexander

Claimant

George Birchall Ltd (In administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's wages and other entitlements, and awarded compensation accordingly.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay the claimant the sum awarded for breach of contract