Case 1303173/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Matthew Robinson v OPTO 24/7 Ltd — 2024
- Case reference
- 1303173/2024
- Decision date
- 13 August 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Boyle Representation
- Venue
- Birmingham
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Matthew Robinson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was determined under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013 after the respondent failed to present a valid response in time. Employment Judge Boyle, sitting alone at Birmingham Employment Tribunal by CVP on 13 August 2024, made the determination following receipt of further information from the claimant, who appeared in person; the respondent did not attend and was not represented.
The tribunal found that the claimant's claims for unfair dismissal, notice pay and accrued but unpaid holiday pay were well founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £26,513.74, comprising a basic award of £964.50, a compensatory award of £24,086.04 (made up of £17,124.24 past losses and £6,961.80 future losses), £963.20 gross for accrued but unpaid holiday pay, and £500 for loss of statutory rights. No separate compensation was awarded for notice pay as it was covered by the compensatory award.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Basic award £964.50 plus compensatory award £24,086.04 (past losses £17,124.24 and future losses £6,961.80). Determined under Rule 21 as the respondent failed to present a valid response in time. | Upheld | — | £25,051 |
| Breach of contract | Notice pay claim well founded; no separate sum awarded as the tribunal recorded it was covered by the compensatory award. | Upheld | — | — |
| Holiday pay | Accrued but unpaid holiday pay (gross). | Upheld | — | £963 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £26,514
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £965
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £24,086
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013
Official outcome judgment PDF
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