Case 2203753/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs M Dela Cruz v Mr J Lyons and 1 other — 2023
- Case reference
- 2203753/2022
- Decision date
- 1 February 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Sent
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Mrs M Dela Cruz
Respondents
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was heard at London Central by Tribunal Judge J E Plowright sitting alone on 1 February 2023. The claimant was Mrs M Dela Cruz and the respondents were Mr J Lyons and Mrs G Lyons. The claimant was represented by her husband, and Mr J Lyons appeared in person on behalf of both respondents.
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's breach of contract claim for failure to pay notice pay. It also dismissed her breach of contract claim for failure to pay for a return airfare to the Philippines. The respondents' counterclaim for breach of contract, relating to the cost of recruiting a replacement nanny, was dismissed.
The claimant succeeded only on her claim for unauthorised deduction of wages in respect of holiday pay. The tribunal ordered the respondents to pay her £845.04 gross. The written record states that oral reasons were given at the hearing and that no written reasons would be provided unless requested, so the decision record contains the outcomes and award but not the tribunal's detailed reasoning.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Claim for breach of contract based on failure to pay notice pay. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Claim for unauthorised deduction of wages in relation to holiday pay. | Upheld | — | £845 |
| Breach of contract | Claim for breach of contract based on failure to pay for a return airfare to the Philippines. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Respondent's counterclaim for breach of contract for the cost of recruiting a replacement nanny. | Dismissed | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £845
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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