Mr L Nicholas v UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2026] UKET 3311596/2023 (30 January 2026)
The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's entitlements, and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.
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- Citation
- [2026] UKET 3311596/2023
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr L Nicholas; Respondent: UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 30 January 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld in part
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract
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Parties
Mr L Nicholas
Claimant
UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration)
Respondent
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
- 2 Whether the Secretary of State is liable for any outstanding payments
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's entitlements, and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld in part
Orders
- Respondent to pay outstanding contractual sums to the claimant
- Secretary of State to pay statutory entitlements to the claimant
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