Case 1404198/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr C Gutau v The Laptop Shop (South West) Ltd — 2023
- Case reference
- 1404198/2023
- Decision date
- 20 November 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cadney Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr C Gutau
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal made a rule 21 judgment because the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. On the papers, it found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and ordered payment of £1,076 gross.
It also found that the claimant had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £690 in damages, and that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and awarded £1,380. The judgment records a total of £3,146 payable by the respondent, and also states that the claim succeeds and that the remedy to which the claimant is entitled would be determined at a Remedy Hearing.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £1,076 |
| Breach of contract | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £690 |
| Holiday pay | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £1,380 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £3,146
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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