Mr L Kierman v VerdeGo Timber Frames Ltd and Secretary of State for Business (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2026] UKET 6007970/2025 (30 January 2026)
The tribunal found that VerdeGo Timber Frames Ltd breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's contractual entitlements, and that the Secretary of State for Business is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.
- Citation
- [2026] UKET 6007970/2025
- Parties
- Claimant: Mr L Kierman; Respondent: VerdeGo Timber Frames Ltd; Respondent: Secretary of State for Business
- 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 Kierman
Claimant
VerdeGo Timber Frames Ltd
Respondent
Secretary of State for Business
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 for Business is liable for any outstanding payments
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that VerdeGo Timber Frames Ltd breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's contractual entitlements, and that the Secretary of State for Business is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld in part
Orders
- VerdeGo Timber Frames Ltd to pay the claimant outstanding contractual sums
- Secretary of State for Business to pay statutory entitlements to the claimant
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