J Thorpe v Wolfox Coffee Ltd (England and Wales : Working Time Regulations) [2025] UKET 2302561/2023 (14 April 2025)

The Tribunal found that Wolfox Coffee Ltd failed to provide the claimant with the statutory rest breaks required under the Working Time Regulations, constituting a breach of employment law.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2302561/2023
Parties: Claimant: J Thorpe; Respondent: Wolfox Coffee Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Working Time Regulations

Employment Law Working Time Regulations

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Parties

J Thorpe

Claimant

Wolfox Coffee Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached the Working Time Regulations by failing to provide statutory rest breaks

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Wolfox Coffee Ltd failed to provide the claimant with the statutory rest breaks required under the Working Time Regulations, constituting a breach of employment law.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for breach of Working Time Regulations
Respondent to ensure compliance with statutory rest break requirements