Mr P Cook v Hawkmet Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2021] UKET 1310647/2020 (2 March 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, constituting a breach, and awarded damages accordingly.

Citation: [2021] UKET 1310647/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Cook; Respondent: Hawkmet Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 March 2021
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

Mr P Cook

Claimant

Hawkmet Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, constituting a breach, and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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