Ms K Billinghurst v Valens Growth Partners Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2026] UKET 6033435/2025 (9 March 2026)
- Citation
- [2026] UKET 6033435/2025
- 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 respondent failed to provide the required notice and did not pay the claimant her contractual entitlements, constituting a breach of contract.
Court disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to pay claimant damages for breach of contract
02
Material facts
Parties
Ms K Billinghurst
ClaimantValens Growth Partners Ltd
RespondentAmounts and remedies
- Damages Awarded: GBP 0
03
Procedural history
Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The claimant alleged that the respondent failed to honour the terms of her employment contract, specifically regarding notice period and final payments.
- Respondent
- The respondent denied breaching the contract and asserted that all contractual obligations were met.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Employment Rights Act 1996
An employer must comply with the express terms of an employment contract, including notice and payment provisions.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to provide the required notice and did not pay the claimant her contractual entitlements, constituting a breach of contract.
Court disposition
Claim upheld
- Respondent to pay claimant damages for breach of contract
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