Mrs C Dooley v Strathkelvin Instruments Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract) [2024] UKET 4106798/2023 (7 February 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant her contractual entitlements, constituting a breach of contract, and awarded damages accordingly.

Citation: [2024] UKET 4106798/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mrs C Dooley; Respondent: Strathkelvin Instruments Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 07 February 2024
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

Mrs C Dooley

Claimant

Strathkelvin Instruments Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract
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 her contractual entitlements, constituting a breach of contract, and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant damages for breach of contract