Case 1402696/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Paul Coulstock v Bailey Fabrications Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 1402696/2025
- Decision date
- 5 May 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cadney
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Paul Coulstock
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was presented in the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 12 November 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and Employment Judge Cadney decided that a determination could properly be made under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.
The tribunal upheld the claim for unauthorised deductions from wages and ordered the respondent to pay £1,438 gross. It also found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £8,628 in damages.
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment of £19,413. It further found that the respondent failed to pay holiday entitlement of £359.50 and was in breach of contract by not paying £80.20 in fuel expenses.
The total sum ordered to be paid to the claimant was £29,918.70. The judgment was approved on 5 May 2026, with the original judgment sent to the parties on 22 May 2026 and an amended judgment sent on 11 June 2026.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The judgment states that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and must pay £1,438 gross. | Upheld | — | £1,438 |
| Wrongful dismissal | The judgment states that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awards £8,628 damages. | Upheld | — | £8,628 |
| Redundancy | The judgment states that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £19,413. | Upheld | — | £19,413 |
| Holiday pay | The judgment states that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and must pay £359.50. | Upheld | — | £360 |
| Breach of contract | The judgment states that the respondent was in breach of contract by not paying the claimant's fuel expenses of £80.20. | Upheld | — | £80 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £29,919
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure
Official outcome judgment PDF
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