Mr J West v Laura Ashley Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2021] UKET 1600926/2020 (24 May 2021)

Mr J West v Laura Ashley Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2021] UKET 1600926/2020 (24 May 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages owed under the contract, constituting a breach of contract and an unlawful deduction from wages.

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Citation
[2021] UKET 1600926/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mr J West; Respondent: Laura Ashley Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 May 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 J West

Claimant

Laura Ashley Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to unpaid wages

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages owed under the contract, constituting a breach of contract and an unlawful deduction from wages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay the claimant the sum of £1,000 as unpaid wages