Miss S Stevenson 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 3305266/2023 (6 March 2025)

Miss S Stevenson 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 3305266/2023 (6 March 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract and, due to insolvency, the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments to the claimant.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 3305266/2023
Parties
Claimant: Miss S Stevenson; Respondent: Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract
Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Miss S Stevenson

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 Entitlement to payments following company liquidation

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract and, due to insolvency, the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments to the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent found in breach of contract
  • Secretary of State ordered to pay statutory entitlements to claimant