Mr J Grant v Lagan Construction Group Ltd (in Administration) and Secretary Of State For Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2019] UKET 4104455/2018 (28 May 2019)

Mr J Grant v Lagan Construction Group Ltd (in Administration) and Secretary Of State For Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2019] UKET 4104455/2018 (28 May 2019)

The tribunal found that the claimant's contract was breached due to non-payment of wages and entitlements, and statutory provisions apply for recovery from the Secretary of State.

Citation
[2019] UKET 4104455/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Grant; Respondent: Lagan Construction Group Ltd (in Administration); Respondent: Secretary Of State For Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 May 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract
Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr J Grant

Claimant

Lagan Construction Group Ltd (in Administration)

Respondent

Secretary Of State For Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
  2. 2 Entitlement to payments following administration of employer

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant's contract was breached due to non-payment of wages and entitlements, and statutory provisions apply for recovery from the Secretary of State.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • The Secretary of State is ordered to pay the claimant the statutory entitlements due under the Employment Rights Act 1996.