Case 2229591/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Monica Chenault v Fraser Laing T/A General Eyewear — 2025
- Case reference
- 2229591/2024
- Decision date
- 29 May 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge H Clark Representation
- Venue
- London Central via Cloud Video Platform
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Monica Chenault
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent failed to file a response form in either claim, so the tribunal issued judgment in default under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. On the wage claims, the tribunal found that the respondent unlawfully deducted £13,233.93, £9,000, and £5,541.52 from the claimant's wages, the last sum being described as a deduction in respect of accrued but untaken annual leave.
The tribunal also found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed. It awarded a basic award of £2,100 and a compensatory award of £12,029.99 for lost earnings and pension, together with £500 for loss of statutory rights. The tribunal then applied an uplift of £1,202.99 to the loss of earnings/pension element.
A further award of £1,400 was made for the respondent's failure to provide a written statement of main terms and conditions of employment. The judgment was sent to the parties on 29 May 2025.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £13,234 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £9,000 |
| Holiday pay | Award described as an unlawful deduction in respect of accrued but untaken annual leave. | Upheld | — | £5,542 |
| Unfair dismissal | The unfair dismissal award comprised a basic award of £2,100, a compensatory award of £12,029.99 for lost earnings/pension and £500 for loss of statutory rights, plus an uplift of £1,202.99. | Upheld | — | £15,833 |
| Other | Award for failure to provide a written statement of main terms and conditions of employment. | Upheld | — | £1,400 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £45,008
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £2,100
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £13,733
- compensatory remedy recorded
Official outcome judgment PDF
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