Mr C A Baker v SIM Switchgear Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 2402189/2024 (23 June 2025)

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, and no lawful deduction applied, constituting a breach of contract.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2402189/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr C A Baker; Respondent: SIM Switchgear Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 23 June 2025
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 C A Baker

Claimant

SIM Switchgear Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, and no lawful deduction applied, constituting a breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the sum found due for unpaid wages.