Case 1401472/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Masson v Chambers Design Co Ltd (in liquidation) — 2023
- Case reference
- 1401472/2023
- Decision date
- 11 December 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Murdoch Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Masson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Murdoch heard the case at Southampton by CVP on 22 November 2023. The respondent, Chambers Design Co Ltd (in liquidation), did not attend. The tribunal recorded that the claimant, Mr Masson, succeeded on all three complaints before it: breach of contract, unauthorised deductions from wages, and holiday pay.
On the breach of contract complaint, the tribunal found that three weeks of unpaid notice were due and ordered damages of £2,307.69. It said that figure was calculated using gross pay to reflect the likelihood that the claimant would be taxed on it as Post Employment Notice Pay.
The tribunal also found an unauthorised deduction from pay under Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996 in respect of four working days between 28 February 2023 and 6 March 2023, and ordered payment of £615.38 gross. In relation to holiday pay, it found an unauthorised deduction caused by failure to pay 16.44 days of holiday pay and ordered £2,529.23 gross. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant a total gross sum of £5,452.30.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Three weeks of unpaid notice found well-founded; damages assessed on gross pay because the tribunal noted the claimant was likely to be taxed on the payment as Post Employment Notice Pay. | Upheld | — | £2,308 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from pay for four working days in the period 28 February 2023 to 6 March 2023. | Upheld | — | £615 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from pay by failing to pay 16.44 days of holiday pay. | Upheld | — | £2,529 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £5,452
- across all upheld claims
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