Case 1300046/2023 · Employment Tribunal
No attendance v R & M Metal Finishing Ltd — 2023
- Case reference
- 1300046/2023
- Decision date
- 16 October 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Wedderspoon Representation
- Venue
- Birmingham via CVP
Parties
2 namedClaimant
No attendance
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the Birmingham CVP hearing on 16 October 2023, Employment Judge Wedderspoon dealt with the claim under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure because the respondent had failed to present a valid response on time. Neither party attended. The tribunal therefore determined the claim on the written record.
The tribunal found that Mr Andrew Taylor had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £5,985.36, calculated at 12 weeks at £498.78 per week. It also found that he had been made redundant and awarded a redundancy payment of £12,220.11, calculated by reference to 11 years at 1 and 9 years at 1.5 using the same weekly pay figure.
The tribunal further found that the respondent had failed to pay loss of earnings, including sums for pension, and ordered payment of £784.89. It also found that holiday pay remained unpaid and ordered payment of £281. The total award was £19,271.36 payable forthwith.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages calculated as 12 weeks at £498.78. | Upheld | — | £5,985 |
| Redundancy | The tribunal found that the claimant was made redundant and awarded a redundancy payment calculated by reference to 11 years at 1 and 9 years at 1.5, using £498.78 as the weekly pay figure. | Upheld | — | £12,220 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay loss of earnings, including sums for pension, and ordered payment of £784.89. | Upheld | — | £785 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay holiday pay and ordered payment of £281. | Upheld | — | £281 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £19,271
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure
Official outcome judgment PDF
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