Mr C Davies v Miller Howe Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Health & Safety : National Minimum Wage : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2401925/2017 (10 October 2017)

Mr C Davies v Miller Howe Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Health & Safety : National Minimum Wage : Public Interest Disclosure : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2401925/2017 (10 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed, that there were breaches of contract and unlawful deductions from wages, and that the respondent failed to pay the national minimum wage and breached the Working Time Regulations. The claimant was also subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2401925/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr C Davies; Respondent: Miller Howe Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Health & Safety, National Minimum Wage, Public Interest Disclosure, Unfair Dismissal, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Working Time Regulations
Employment Law Breach of Contract Health & Safety National Minimum Wage Public Interest Disclosure Unfair Dismissal Unlawful Deduction From Wages Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Mr C Davies

Claimant

Miller Howe Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed, that there were breaches of contract and unlawful deductions from wages, and that the respondent failed to pay the national minimum wage and breached the Working Time Regulations. The claimant was also subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation for unfair dismissal
  • Respondent to pay arrears for unlawful deduction from wages