Case 1805137/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr ET Olowoye v I-Guard Security Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 1805137/2022
- Decision date
- 5 January 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Lancaster Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr ET Olowoye
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was issued on 5 October 2022 and the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge therefore decided that a determination could properly be made under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages in respect of two weeks' pay due on 16 and 23 May 2022. It ordered the respondent to pay £294.00 gross for the deductions and, pursuant to section 24(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, £39.00 for the claimant's travel and parking costs incurred in seeking to recover the sums due.
The tribunal also found that, at the date the claimant was dismissed, the respondent was in breach of contract because it had not paid travel expenses due. Damages for that breach were assessed at £45.00. The total amount ordered to be paid was £378.00.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found unauthorised deductions from wages in respect of two weeks' pay due on 16 and 23 May 2022, ordered payment of £294.00 gross, and also awarded £39.00 under section 24(2) ERA 1996 for travel and parking costs incurred in seeking recovery. | Upheld | — | £333 |
| Breach of contract | At the date of dismissal, the respondent was in breach of contract for not having paid travel expenses due, and was ordered to pay £45.00 damages. | Upheld | — | £45 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £378
- across all upheld claims
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