Case 1401404/2023 · Employment Tribunal
In person For the v Mr Alan Welch of the Respondent — 2023
- Case reference
- 1401404/2023
- Decision date
- 9 November 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge H Lumby Dated
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal at Southampton found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded for the period 1 February 2023 to 13 March 2023. It ordered RIBQUEST Ltd to pay £3,120 gross for the deductions and a further £318 in respect of unpaid pension contributions for the same period.
The tribunal also upheld the claimant's notice pay breach of contract complaint and his holiday pay complaint. It awarded £2,080 as damages for notice pay, calculated on a gross basis to reflect the likelihood that the claimant would have to pay tax on it as Post Employment Notice Pay, and £1,102.40 for holidays accrued but not taken when employment ended.
Under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996, the tribunal determined that the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment of £2,080. The unfair dismissal complaint was dismissed because the tribunal found that the claimant was fairly dismissed. The total monetary sum recorded in the judgment is £8,700.40.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages for the period 1 February 2023 to 13 March 2023 and ordered £3,120 gross plus £318 in unpaid pension contributions for the same period. | Upheld | — | £3,438 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal upheld the notice pay claim and awarded £2,080 damages, calculated using gross pay to reflect the likelihood of tax being payable as Post Employment Notice Pay. | Upheld | — | £2,080 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found holiday pay due for holidays accrued but not taken when employment ended and ordered payment of £1,102.40. | Upheld | — | £1,102 |
| Redundancy | The tribunal determined under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996 that the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment of £2,080. | Upheld | — | £2,080 |
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint and found that the claimant was fairly dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £8,700
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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