Cases6019126/2024

Claimant v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

21 November 2025Before Employment Judge SmailSouth West Region

Outcome

Partly successful£378

Individual claims

Holiday Paysucceeded

The parties reached a consent agreement whereby the respondent agreed to pay £378 in full settlement of the holiday pay claim.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The parties reached a consent agreement whereby the respondent agreed to pay £378 in full settlement of the breach of contract claim.

Facts

Ms Furbacher brought claims against the DWP including holiday pay, breach of contract, and other unspecified claims. The parties reached a partial settlement at a preliminary hearing.

Decision

The tribunal recorded a consent judgment whereby the respondent agreed to pay £378 to settle the holiday pay and breach of contract claims. The remaining claims were not resolved and remain disputed.

Practical note

Partial consent settlements can resolve specific claims even where other claims remain in dispute and proceed to further hearings.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£378

Case details

Case number
6019126/2024
Decision date
21 November 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
central government
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No