Case 2300156/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Hardesty v HOPH Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) — 2022
- Case reference
- 2300156/2020
- Decision date
- 3 August 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Beckett Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Hardesty
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was dealt with under rule 21 because the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Employment Judge Beckett determined the claim on 03 August 2022 on the papers. The judgment records that the claimant, Mr S Hardesty, succeeded in part on wage-related and contractual claims against HOPH Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation). The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages and ordered payment of £680.71 gross.
The tribunal also found that the claimant had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, and awarded £602.72 net in damages for that claim. In addition, it found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £275.88. The judgment does not split the total award beyond these three sums.
The total amount payable was £1,599.31. The judgment does not record any discrimination, dismissal fairness, or other liability findings beyond the three monetary heads in the decision.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages and ordered payment of £680.71 gross. | Upheld | — | £681 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £602.72 net damages. | Upheld | — | £603 |
| Working time regulations | The tribunal found the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £275.88. | Upheld | — | £276 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £1,599
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21, Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
Official outcome judgment PDF
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