Mr M Illingworth 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 3305873/2023 (19 February 2025)
The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 3305873/2023
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr M Illingworth; Respondent: Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 19 February 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld in part
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract
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Parties
Mr M Illingworth
Claimant
Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)
Respondent
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
- 2 Whether the Secretary of State is liable for any outstanding payments
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld in part
Orders
- Respondent found in breach of contract
- Secretary of State ordered to pay statutory entitlements to the claimant
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