Mrs S McCoppin v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 3305342/2023 (20 February 2025)

Mrs S McCoppin v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 3305342/2023 (20 February 2025)

The Tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the sums due, and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions due to the respondent's insolvency.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 3305342/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mrs S McCoppin; Respondent: Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract
Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mrs S McCoppin

Claimant

Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)

Respondent

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
  2. 2 Whether the Secretary of State is liable for any outstanding payments

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the sums due, and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions due to the respondent's insolvency.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant the outstanding contractual sums, subject to statutory limits and the Secretary of State's liability.