Miss A Whitehead v Toad Hall Day Nursery Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2020] UKET 3319194/2019 (17 November 2020)

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

Citation: [2020] UKET 3319194/2019
Parties: Claimant: Miss A Whitehead; Respondent: Toad Hall Day Nursery Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction of Wages

Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction of Wages

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Parties

Miss A Whitehead

Claimant

Toad Hall Day Nursery Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant damages for breach of contract.