Ms C McGrath v Plexus Law Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Transfer of Undertakings) [2017] UKET 2300833/2016 (2 March 2017)

The Tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract by failing to honour terms post-transfer, and TUPE applied to protect the claimant's rights.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2300833/2016
Parties: Claimant: Ms C McGrath; Respondent: Plexus Law Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 March 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for claimant
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Transfer of Undertakings

Employment Law Breach of Contract Transfer of Undertakings

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Parties

Ms C McGrath

Claimant

Plexus Law Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment
2 Whether the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations applied

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract by failing to honour terms post-transfer, and TUPE applied to protect the claimant's rights.

Court Disposition

Judgment for claimant

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation for breach of contract