Mrs C J Powers v Pneumatic Tools and Compressors Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2019] UKET 2601232/2018 (14 January 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, amounting to a breach of contract, and awarded the claimant the sum claimed.

Citation: [2019] UKET 2601232/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mrs C J Powers; Respondent: Pneumatic Tools and Compressors Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 January 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mrs C J Powers

Claimant

Pneumatic Tools and Compressors Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
2 Whether the claimant is entitled to damages for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, amounting to a breach of contract, and awarded the claimant the sum claimed.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the sum found due for breach of contract