X v Vickers Electronics Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2017] UKET 2402992/2014 (7 December 2017)

X v Vickers Electronics Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2017] UKET 2402992/2014 (7 December 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's contractual entitlements upon termination, and awarded damages accordingly.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2402992/2014
Parties
Claimant: X; Respondent: Vickers Electronics Ltd (In Administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal Breach of Contract / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Employment Termination
Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Employment Termination

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Parties

X

Claimant

Vickers Electronics Ltd (In Administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal Breach of Contract / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to damages for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's contractual entitlements upon termination, and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant damages for breach of contract