Mr L Taylor v Lean Education and Development Ltd (Dissolved) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 1303528/2022 (29 July 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to payments for unpaid wages and redundancy pay, as the statutory requirements were satisfied and the employer was insolvent.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1303528/2022
Parties: Claimant: Mr L Taylor; Respondent: Lean Education and Development Ltd (Dissolved); Respondent: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 July 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Statutory Redundancy Pay

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Statutory Redundancy Pay

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Parties

Mr L Taylor

Claimant

Lean Education and Development Ltd (Dissolved)

Respondent

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant is entitled to sums due under a contract of employment following the dissolution of the employer
2 Whether the Secretary of State is liable for payments under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to payments for unpaid wages and redundancy pay, as the statutory requirements were satisfied and the employer was insolvent.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade is ordered to pay the claimant the sums due for unpaid wages and redundancy pay.