Claimant v Qube Qualifications and Development Limited (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of breach of contract in relation to expenses was well-founded and awarded the claimant damages of £140.60 for unpaid expenses.
Facts
Mrs Dunbar brought a claim against her former employer, Qube Qualifications and Development Limited, which had entered creditors voluntary liquidation, and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. The claim concerned unpaid expenses of £140.60.
Decision
The tribunal found the breach of contract claim regarding expenses was well-founded and ordered payment of £140.60 in damages. The case involved an insolvent employer with the Secretary of State joined as second respondent.
Practical note
Even small expenses claims can succeed against insolvent employers where the Secretary of State is properly joined to meet the liability under insolvency provisions.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2404535/2023
- Decision date
- 11 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No