Mr R A Smith v Sterling Plumbers Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2019] UKET 2303381/2018 (25 January 2019)

Mr R A Smith v Sterling Plumbers Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2019] UKET 2303381/2018 (25 January 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, constituting a breach of contract, and awarded damages accordingly.

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Citation
[2019] UKET 2303381/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mr R A Smith; Respondent: Sterling Plumbers Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 January 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final 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 R A Smith

Claimant

Sterling Plumbers Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant wages due under the contract, constituting a breach of contract, and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant damages for breach of contract