Case 1400617/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Jonathan Free v Stagetruck Limited — 2021
- Case reference
- 1400617/2021
- Decision date
- 25 November 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Mr. M.
- Venue
- Southampton
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Jonathan Free
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningOn 10 November 2021, Employment Judge Salter entered judgment under Rule 21 after the respondent had failed to present a response within the statutory time limit. Liability was entered for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and failure to provide written particulars of employment. The written judgment records that reasons had been given orally and would not be provided in writing unless requested.
The remedy hearing took place on 6 January 2022 before Employment Judge Midgley. The tribunal heard evidence from both parties and found that the claimant had unreasonably failed to follow the ACAS Code of Practice in relation to grievances, so the compensatory award for unfair dismissal was reduced by 10%.
The tribunal awarded a basic award of £10,124.99 and a compensatory award of £877.57 for unfair dismissal, together with £350 for loss of statutory rights. It also awarded £6,230.76 for wrongful dismissal (notice) and £1,038.46 under s.38 EA 2002 for failure to provide written particulars of employment. The total award ordered was £18,621.78, payable by 28 February 2022.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Liability was entered under Rule 21. The remedy schedule listed a basic award of £10,124.99, a compensatory award of £877.57 after a 10% reduction, and £350 for loss of statutory rights. | Upheld | — | £11,353 |
| Wrongful dismissal | Liability was entered under Rule 21. The remedy schedule described this as wrongful dismissal (notice) and awarded £6,230.76. | Upheld | — | £6,231 |
| Other | Award under s.38 EA 2002 for failure to provide written particulars of employment. The schedule assessed this as two weeks' pay at £1,038.46. | Upheld | — | £1,038 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £18,622
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £10,125
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £878
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
4 references- Rule 21
- Rule 70
- ACAS Code of Practice
- s.38 EA 2002
Official outcome judgment PDF
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