Case 1603481/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Helen Michelle Howells v M C Morgan Optometrists Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 1603481/2025
- Decision date
- 19 May 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge S Moore
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Helen Michelle Howells
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was presented in the Wales Employment Tribunal on 08 September 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and Employment Judge S Moore decided that a determination could properly be made under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded notice damages of £1152.00 gross. It also found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment of £864.00 gross.
The tribunal further found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £712.50 gross for that claim. The total sum ordered was £2728.50, with the claimant responsible for any tax and employee national insurance contributions that may be due.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Notice damages stated as £1152.00 gross. | Upheld | — | £1,152 |
| Redundancy | Redundancy payment stated as £864.00 gross. | Upheld | — | £864 |
| Holiday pay | Holiday entitlement award stated as £712.50 gross. | Upheld | — | £713 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,729
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure
Official outcome judgment PDF
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