J Goulden v SCB Kitchen Ltd (England and Wales : Working Time Regulations) [2026] UKET 6031806/2025 (26 January 2026)

The tribunal found that SCB Kitchen Ltd failed to provide the required rest breaks and exceeded the maximum weekly working hours, constituting a breach of the Working Time Regulations.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6031806/2025
Parties: Claimant: J Goulden; Respondent: SCB Kitchen Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Working Time Regulations

Employment Law Working Time Regulations

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Parties

J Goulden

Claimant

SCB Kitchen Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether SCB Kitchen Ltd breached the Working Time Regulations in relation to J Goulden's employment

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that SCB Kitchen Ltd failed to provide the required rest breaks and exceeded the maximum weekly working hours, constituting a breach of the Working Time Regulations.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

SCB Kitchen Ltd to pay compensation to J Goulden for breach of Working Time Regulations
SCB Kitchen Ltd to ensure compliance with Working Time Regulations going forward