Case 1601736/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr I P Spencer v Mr HP Hughes & Mrs LM Hughes (A Partnership trading as H & L Skid Steer Hire Services) — 2024
- Case reference
- 1601736/2023
- Decision date
- 15 January 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Brace Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr I P Spencer
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was issued in the Wales Employment Tribunals on 21 July 2023. The respondent did not present a valid response on time, and Employment Judge Brace determined the matter under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. Judgment was therefore entered on the basis of the claim alone.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and ordered payment of £486.46 gross. It also found that the claimant had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £4,368.00 damages. In addition, the tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarded a redundancy payment of £6,552.00.
The tribunal further found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant’s pension contributions and ordered payment of £1,521.60. The total sum payable was £12,928.06.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found unauthorised deductions from wages and ordered payment of £486.46 gross. | Upheld | — | £486 |
| Breach of contract | Damages awarded for dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice. | Upheld | — | £4,368 |
| Redundancy | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarded a redundancy payment. | Upheld | — | £6,552 |
| Other | Award for unpaid pension contributions. | Upheld | — | £1,522 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £12,928
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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