Centrethorn Ltd v Breeze [1997] UKEAT 49_97_1104 (11 April 1997)

Centrethorn Ltd v Breeze [1997] UKEAT 49_97_1104 (11 April 1997)

The Tribunal found that the written contract of employment provided an express entitlement to paid holidays and applied this term to Mrs Breeze's situation.

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Citation
[1997] UKEAT 49_97_1104
Parties
Applicant: Mrs Breeze; Respondent: Centrethorn Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 April 1997
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Further inquiry ordered; appeal pending receipt of contractual document.
Legal Topics
Holiday Pay, Contractual Entitlement, Termination of Employment
Employment Law Holiday Pay Contractual Entitlement Termination of Employment

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Parties

Mrs Breeze

Applicant

Centrethorn Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mrs Breeze was entitled to holiday pay under her contract of employment
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal overlooked a clause excluding payment for holidays not taken at termination

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the written contract of employment provided an express entitlement to paid holidays and applied this term to Mrs Breeze's situation.

Court Disposition

Further inquiry ordered; appeal pending receipt of contractual document.

Orders

  • If document received, Chairman to review decision.
  • If no reply, appeal will be dismissed.