Cases3308896/2024

Claimant v LAVAT Consulting Limited T/A PSTAX

16 September 2025Before Employment Judge Gumbiti-ZimutoReadingin person

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties and concluded that the claimant's complaint of breach of contract was not well founded and therefore dismissed the claim.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

The tribunal considered the claimant's complaint regarding unpaid wages and determined that it was not well founded, resulting in dismissal of this claim.

Facts

Ms Browne brought claims against LAVAT Consulting Limited (trading as PSTAX) for breach of contract and unpaid wages. The case was heard at Reading Employment Tribunal with the claimant appearing in person assisted by a family friend as lay representative. The respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding that the complaints of breach of contract and unpaid wages were not well founded. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.

Practical note

Without written reasons, the specific basis for the tribunal's findings on contract and wages claims cannot be determined from this judgment alone.

Case details

Case number
3308896/2024
Decision date
16 September 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No