Mr O Petrov v Refcool Refrigeration Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2026] UKET 6001875/2024 (5 March 2026)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages owed under the contract without lawful justification, amounting to a breach of contract.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6001875/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr O Petrov; Respondent: Refcool Refrigeration Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 05 March 2026
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 O Petrov

Claimant

Refcool Refrigeration Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages owed under the contract without lawful justification, amounting to a breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant the sum found due for unpaid wages