Mr J Barnes v Whitbread plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2020] UKET 1402971/2019 (4 March 2020)

Mr J Barnes v Whitbread plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2020] UKET 1402971/2019 (4 March 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to comply with its terms, entitling the claimant to damages.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1402971/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Barnes; Respondent: Whitbread plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / 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

Mr J Barnes

Claimant

Whitbread plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to comply with its terms, entitling the claimant to damages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to the claimant for breach of contract