Mr C Wrightson v Rise Elevator Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2024] UKET 2501732/2023 (20 November 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's contractual entitlements, and awarded damages accordingly.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2501732/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Wrightson; Respondent: Rise Elevator Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 November 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Employment Termination

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Employment Termination

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Parties

Mr C Wrightson

Claimant

Rise Elevator Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
2 Whether the claimant is entitled to damages for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's contractual entitlements, and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant damages for breach of contract