Case 1601166/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr C Westacott v D J Construction (Wales) Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) — 2023
- Case reference
- 1601166/2022
- Decision date
- 31 May 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge G Cawthray Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr C Westacott
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge G Cawthray heard the case at Cardiff by video on 26 May 2023. The respondent did not attend. The tribunal recorded three separate monetary orders in favour of Mr C Westacott: a statutory redundancy payment, damages for breach of contract, and additional compensation under section 38 of the Employment Act 2002.
The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment and ordered the respondent to pay £12,320 gross. It also found that the respondent had breached the contract of employment by dismissing the claimant without the full notice period, and awarded £5,376 gross as damages for that breach.
In addition, the tribunal ordered £896 as additional compensation under section 38 Employment Act 2002 because the respondent failed to provide a written statement of employment particulars. The total monetary award recorded in the judgment was £18,592 gross.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundancy | The tribunal found the claimant was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment and ordered the respondent to pay £12,320 gross. | Upheld | — | £12,320 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the respondent breached the contract of employment by dismissing the claimant without the full notice period and ordered £5,376 gross damages. | Upheld | — | £5,376 |
| Other | The tribunal ordered additional compensation of £896 pursuant to section 38 Employment Act 2002 for failure to provide a written statement of employment particulars. | Upheld | — | £896 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £18,592
- across all upheld claims
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