Case 2208103/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Ms R Channing v AAqua Limited — 2022
- Case reference
- 2208103/2022
- Decision date
- 9 December 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Nicklin Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms R Channing
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent had been correctly served but did not file an ET3 response and did not attend or have representation at the hearing. The tribunal heard sworn evidence from Ms R Channing and was satisfied that the amounts awarded were owing and unpaid under her contract and the signed termination and release letter dated 23 June 2022.
The tribunal found that AAQUA Limited made an unlawful deduction from Ms Channing's wages in August 2022 by failing to pay pro rata salary of £11,014.49 gross. It also awarded £9,500 gross for accrued but unpaid holiday pay upon termination.
The tribunal found breach of contract in relation to pension payments. It found that the respondent failed to invest £1,583.33 deducted from Ms Channing's July 2022 pay into her occupational pension fund, and failed to make 4% employer contributions to that fund for July and August 2022, in the sums of £633.33 and £449.46 respectively.
Ms Channing confirmed that she did not pursue any claim in this jurisdiction for breach of contract concerning any entitlement to employee stock options, and the tribunal made no findings on that issue. The respondent was ordered to pay a gross total of £23,180.61 for unpaid wages and damages for breach of contract, net of any appropriate deductions for tax or National Insurance.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unlawful deduction from wages for unpaid pro rata salary for August 2022. | Upheld | — | £11,014 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal recorded accrued but unpaid holiday pay upon termination as part of the unlawful deduction finding. | Upheld | — | £9,500 |
| Breach of contract | The breach of contract award comprised £1,583.33 deducted from July 2022 pay but not invested into the occupational pension fund, plus unpaid employer pension contributions of £633.33 for July 2022 and £449.46 pro rata for August 2022. | Upheld | — | £2,666 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £23,181
- across all upheld claims
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