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)

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

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
  2. 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