Cases2412115/2023

Claimant v Connexa IT Recruitment

3 July 2024Before Employment Judge ShergillManchesterremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal determined that there was no breach of contract in relation to notice pay. The judge heard evidence and gave reasons orally at the hearing, finding the complaint not well founded.

Facts

Miss Johnson brought a claim against her former employer, Connexa IT Recruitment, alleging breach of contract in relation to notice pay. The hearing was conducted remotely via CVP with the claimant representing herself and the respondent represented by their HR director, Ms Muskin.

Decision

Employment Judge Shergill, sitting alone, dismissed the claim finding it not well founded. The tribunal determined there was no breach of contract in relation to notice pay, with reasons given orally at the hearing.

Practical note

A claimant must establish on the balance of probabilities that there was a contractual entitlement to notice pay and that it was not paid in order to succeed in a breach of contract claim.

Case details

Case number
2412115/2023
Decision date
3 July 2024
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
in house

Claimant representation

Represented
No