Mr B Lowe v TBA Textiles Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Redundancy) [2017] UKET 2401680/2017 (25 July 2017)

Mr B Lowe v TBA Textiles Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Redundancy) [2017] UKET 2401680/2017 (25 July 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to redundancy payment and damages for breach of contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2401680/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr B Lowe; Respondent: TBA Textiles Ltd (In Administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Redundancy
Employment Law Breach of Contract Redundancy

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Parties

Mr B Lowe

Claimant

TBA Textiles Ltd (In Administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy
  2. 2 Whether the respondent is liable for breach of contract in respect of redundancy payments

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to redundancy payment and damages for breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay statutory redundancy payment to claimant
  • Respondent to pay damages for breach of contract to claimant