Case 1600427/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr L Blakemore v Hammonds Builders Merchant DIY Ltd — 2019
- Case reference
- 1600427/2019
- Decision date
- 4 July 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge RL Brace
- Venue
- Cardiff
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr L Blakemore
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr L Blakemore, gave evidence on oath and the respondent did not attend the hearing. The tribunal found that he was dismissed by reason of redundancy on 30 November 2018. On that basis, it held that he was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment, calculated as 20.5 years at £380 per week, producing an award of £7,790.
The tribunal also extended time for bringing a breach of contract claim. It found that the respondent had failed to give the claimant notice of termination of employment or make a payment in lieu of notice. Damages were awarded for 11 weeks' net pay at £315 per week, amounting to £3,465. The tribunal recorded a total sum payable by the respondent of £11,255.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundancy | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy on 30 November 2018 and awarded a statutory redundancy payment calculated at 20.5 years x £380. | Upheld | — | £7,790 |
| Breach of contract | Time for bringing the breach of contract claim was extended. The tribunal found the respondent failed to give notice of termination or make a payment in lieu of notice and awarded damages for 11 weeks' net pay at £315 per week. | Upheld | — | £3,465 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £11,255
- across all upheld claims
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