Case 2300404/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Rust v Lions Hastings Pier Ltd — 2019
- Case reference
- 2300404/2019
- Decision date
- 29 October 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Martin Representation
- Venue
- Ashford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Rust
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the Ashford Employment Tribunal on 29 October 2019, Employment Judge Martin held that Mr M Rust was unfairly dismissed by Lions Hastings Pier Ltd. The tribunal recorded that the reason for dismissal was some other substantial reason justifying dismissal, and it said the ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance did not apply. Because the dismissal was not attributable to the claimant's conduct, no uplift to the compensatory award was made.
The tribunal awarded a basic award of £713.66 and a compensatory award of £1,844.73, together with £250 for loss of statutory rights. It also found that the claimant had not been provided with a statement under s.1 Employment Rights Act 1996 and ordered £662.16, representing two weeks' pay at £331.08 per week.
In addition, the tribunal found that the respondent breached the contract of employment by not paying notice and ordered a further £662.16. The claimant's costs application succeeded, and the respondent was ordered to pay £1,400 plus VAT.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed. The reason for dismissal was recorded as some other substantial reason justifying dismissal, so the ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance did not apply and no uplift was made. The award comprised a basic award of £713.66, a compensatory award of £1,844.73, and £250 for loss of statutory rights. | Upheld | — | £2,808 |
| Other | The tribunal found the claimant had not been provided with a statement pursuant to s.1 Employment Rights Act 1996 and ordered £662.16, representing two weeks' pay at £331.08 per week. | Upheld | — | £662 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the respondent breached the contract of employment by not paying notice and ordered £662.16. | Upheld | — | £662 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £5,533
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £714
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £1,845
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
2 references- some other substantial reason justifying dismissal
- ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance
Official outcome judgment PDF
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