Grayfords Law Ltd

Case No: 2201953/2023 10.5 Reserved judgment with reasons – rule 62 March 2017 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss Sophie Ashley Respondent: Grayfords Law Limited Heard at: London Central (by CVP) On: 14 February 2024 Before: Tribunal Judge Jack, acting as an Employment Judge Representation Claimant: Dr S Ashley (the claimant’s father) Respondent: Mr Y Mahmood (Peninsula) RESERVED JUDGMENT The judgment of the Tribunal is as follows: Wages 1. The claimant’s complaint of breach of contract in relation to SQE examination fees is not well-founded and is dismissed. 2. The respondent’s complaint of breach of contract in relation to a QLTS course fee is not well-founded and is dismissed. 3. The respondent’s complaint of breach of contract in relation to the claimant’s failure to return a key fob is well-founded. 4. The claimant shall pay the respondent £42.00 as damages for breach of contract. REASONS Case No: 2201953/2023 10.5 Reserved judgment with reasons – rule 62 March 2017 Introduction 1. The claimant was employed by the respondent from 17 August 2021 to 17 February 2023. Early conciliation took place from 3 February 2023 to 1 March 2023. The claim was presented on 7 March 2023, alleging breach of contract and detriment suffered for asserting employment rights. The response included a breach of contract counterclaim. The complaint of detriment was dismissed by EJ Elliott, following withdrawal by the claimant. 2. There was a case management hearing before EJ Elliott on 25 May 2023. EJ Elliot formulated the issues for determination by the tribunal as follows: The claim (16) What were the terms of the contract between the parties as to the payment of SQE fees? The claimant says that there was an oral agreement with the senior partner Sheata Karim made in the firm’s board room and that no one else was present...