Case 1600684/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Lewis v Bowen Groundworks and Utilities Ltd — 2023
- Case reference
- 1600684/2023
- Decision date
- 22 August 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Leith Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Lewis
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a video hearing on 11 August 2023 before Employment Judge Leith, the tribunal upheld the claimant's claim for unlawful deduction from wages. It ordered the respondent to pay £1,598.50 gross and recorded that no award was made for financial loss attributable to that deduction.
The tribunal also upheld the claim that the respondent was in breach of contract by failing to pay notice pay. It awarded £807.50 gross damages for that breach, calculated on the basis that the payment would be taxable.
In addition, the tribunal found that the respondent failed to provide a written statement of particulars. It awarded the claimant four weeks' pay at the statutory cap in force at the effective date of termination, which the written judgment corrected to £2,284. The judgment records that the figure given orally at the hearing was higher because it did not take account of the statutory cap on a week's pay for this award.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unlawful deduction from wages and ordered payment of the gross sum of £1,598.50. It made no award for financial loss attributable to the deduction. | Upheld | — | £1,599 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found breach of contract for failing to pay the claimant notice pay and awarded £807.50 gross damages, calculated on the basis that the payment would be taxable. | Upheld | — | £808 |
| Other | The tribunal found that the respondent failed to provide a written statement of particulars. It awarded four weeks' pay at the statutory cap in force at the effective date of termination, corrected in the written judgment to £2,284 rather than the higher figure given orally. | Upheld | — | £2,284 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £4,690
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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