Case 1403083/2022 · Employment Tribunal
(1) Ms T Taylor (2) Ms L Symons v Highertown Pre-School t/a Munchkins — 2023
- Case reference
- 1403083/2022
- Decision date
- 24 April 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Livesey Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
(1) Ms T Taylor (2) Ms L Symons
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe hearing took place by video at Bristol on 14 April 2022 before Employment Judge Livesey. The respondent did not attend. Judgment was given orally at the hearing, and the written record notes that written reasons would not be provided unless requested.
The tribunal found that both Ms Taylor and Ms Symons were dismissed by reason of redundancy and were entitled to redundancy payments. Ms Taylor was awarded £1,155.00 and Ms Symons £1,688.75. The tribunal also found unauthorised deductions from wages in each case, awarding Ms Taylor £765.23 gross and Ms Symons £628.71 gross.
Each claimant also succeeded on breach of contract in respect of notice. Ms Taylor was awarded £716.10 net damages and Ms Symons £1,587.43 net damages. The tribunal further found each claimant had been unfairly dismissed and made an award of £500.00 to each, recording that the recoupment provisions did not apply. The judgment also records unpaid holiday entitlement, with Ms Taylor awarded £1,001.00 and Ms Symons £455.96.
Claims and outcomes
10 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundancy | First claimant, Ms Taylor: tribunal found she was dismissed by reason of redundancy and entitled to a redundancy payment. | Upheld | — | £1,155 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | First claimant, Ms Taylor: unauthorised deductions from wages; gross sum awarded. | Upheld | — | £765 |
| Breach of contract | First claimant, Ms Taylor: breach of contract in respect of notice; net damages awarded. | Upheld | — | £716 |
| Unfair dismissal | First claimant, Ms Taylor: unfair dismissal; the judgment states the recoupment provisions do not apply. | Upheld | — | £500 |
| Holiday pay | First claimant, Ms Taylor: failed to pay holiday entitlement; sum awarded. | Upheld | — | £1,001 |
| Redundancy | Second claimant, Ms Symons: tribunal found she was dismissed by reason of redundancy and entitled to a redundancy payment. | Upheld | — | £1,689 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Second claimant, Ms Symons: unauthorised deductions from wages; gross sum awarded. |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £8,998
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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