Mr C Sharp v Springfields Convenience Store Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 6021779/2024 (26 June 2025)

Mr C Sharp v Springfields Convenience Store Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 6021779/2024 (26 June 2025)

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to establish gross misconduct and did not provide proper notice, resulting in a breach of contract. The claimant is entitled to damages equivalent to notice pay and outstanding wages.

Citation
[2025] UKET 6021779/2024
Parties
Claimant: Mr C Sharp; Respondent: Springfields Convenience Store Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Wrongful Dismissal

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Parties

Mr C Sharp

Claimant

Springfields Convenience Store Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to damages for wrongful dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to establish gross misconduct and did not provide proper notice, resulting in a breach of contract. The claimant is entitled to damages equivalent to notice pay and outstanding wages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £2,500 as damages for breach of contract
  • Respondent to pay claimant £500 for outstanding holiday pay