Mr R Alder and others v VM Langfords Ltd and others (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Redundancy : Transfer of Undertakings : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2301493/2016 (7 September 2017)

Mr R Alder and others v VM Langfords Ltd and others (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Redundancy : Transfer of Undertakings : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2301493/2016 (7 September 2017)

The Tribunal found that the claimants were unfairly dismissed, entitled to redundancy payments, and had suffered unlawful deductions from wages. The Transfer of Undertakings Regulations applied, transferring liabilities to the new employer. The Working Time Regulations were also breached.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2301493/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Alder and others; Respondent: VM Langfords Ltd and others
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claims upheld in favour of the claimants
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Redundancy, Transfer of Undertakings, Unfair Dismissal, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Working Time Regulations
Employment Law Breach of Contract Redundancy Transfer of Undertakings Unfair Dismissal Unlawful Deduction From Wages Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Mr R Alder and others

Claimant

VM Langfords Ltd and others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimants were unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether redundancy payments were due

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimants were unfairly dismissed, entitled to redundancy payments, and had suffered unlawful deductions from wages. The Transfer of Undertakings Regulations applied, transferring liabilities to the new employer. The Working Time Regulations were also breached.

Court Disposition

Claims upheld in favour of the claimants

Orders

  • Respondents to pay claimants redundancy payments
  • Respondents to pay claimants for unlawful deductions from wages