Mr G Babikir v Designer Wedding Specialist Ltd T/a Saffron Events UK and Prestige Hospitality Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2026] UKET 8002110/2024 (9 March 2026)
- Citation
- [2026] UKET 8002110/2024
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
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- Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
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01
Holding and result
The tribunal found that the respondents failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract without lawful justification, amounting to a breach of contract.
Court disposition
Claim upheld in part
Orders
- Respondents to pay the claimant the sum of £2,400 as unpaid wages
- No order as to costs
02
Material facts
Parties
Mr G Babikir
ClaimantDesigner Wedding Specialist Ltd T/a Saffron Events UK
RespondentPrestige Hospitality Ltd
RespondentAmounts and remedies
- Unpaid Wages Awarded: GBP 2,400
03
Procedural history
Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the respondents breached the claimant's employment contract
- 02
Whether the claimant is entitled to unpaid wages
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The claimant argued that the respondents failed to pay wages due under the employment contract, constituting a breach of contract.
- Respondent
- The respondents contended that the claimant was not entitled to the claimed sums due to alleged performance issues and disputed the existence of certain contractual terms.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Employment Rights Act 1996
An employer must pay wages as agreed in the employment contract unless there is a lawful reason to withhold payment.
- 02
Common Law
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform their obligations under the contract without lawful excuse.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondents failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract without lawful justification, amounting to a breach of contract.
Court disposition
Claim upheld in part
- Respondents to pay the claimant the sum of £2,400 as unpaid wages
- No order as to costs
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