Case 2207738/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Ms. A Fernandes v The Village Fayre Food Co Ltd. — 2021
- Case reference
- 2207738/2020
- Decision date
- 24 June 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Joyce Representation
- Venue
- London Central
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms. A Fernandes
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the London Central hearing on 24 June 2021, Employment Judge M Joyce dealt with the claim in the respondent's absence. The judgment records that the tribunal was satisfied the respondent was aware of the hearing and was still actively trading.
The tribunal found three liabilities. First, the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in breach of section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Second, it had failed to pay the claimant outstanding leave entitlement on termination. Third, it had failed to pay notice pay, which was a breach of contract.
The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay £2,073.60 gross in respect of the unlawful deductions from wages, £864.00 gross in respect of outstanding leave entitlement, and £520.00 net in respect of unpaid notice pay. The judgment notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested in accordance with the tribunal's standard notice.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages in breach of Employment Rights Act 1996 section 13 and ordered payment of £2,073.60 gross. | Upheld | — | £2,074 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay outstanding leave entitlement on termination and ordered payment of £864.00 gross. | Upheld | — | £864 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay notice pay in breach of contract and ordered payment of £520.00 net. | Upheld | — | £520 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £3,458
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Employment Rights Act 1996 section 13
Official outcome judgment PDF
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