K Swiatkiewicz v Mach Recruitment Ltd (England and Wales : Working Time Regulations) [2025] UKET 2601891/2024 (21 March 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to provide the required rest breaks under the Working Time Regulations, constituting a breach of statutory duty.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2601891/2024
Parties: Claimant: K Swiatkiewicz; Respondent: Mach Recruitment Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Working Time Regulations

Employment Law Working Time Regulations

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Parties

K Swiatkiewicz

Claimant

Mach Recruitment Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the Working Time Regulations in relation to the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to provide the required rest breaks under the Working Time Regulations, constituting a breach of statutory duty.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for breach of Working Time Regulations