Mr D McCann v Redpath Construction Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2023] UKET 4104997/2022 (7 March 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages owed under the employment contract, constituting a breach of contract and an unlawful deduction from wages.

Citation: [2023] UKET 4104997/2022
Parties: Claimant: Mr D McCann; Respondent: Redpath Construction Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 March 2023
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

Mr D McCann

Claimant

Redpath Construction Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract by failing to pay wages owed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages owed under the employment contract, constituting a breach of contract and an unlawful deduction from wages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the sum of £2,000 in respect of unpaid wages