Case 2300406/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Lynda Hopkins v The Sandgate Hotel Folkestone Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 2300406/2023
- Decision date
- 30 March 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge L Robertson Representation
- Venue
- Remotely via CVP for London South
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Lynda Hopkins
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge L Robertson, sitting alone remotely via CVP for London South Employment Tribunal on 5 and 22 March 2024, upheld all three of Ms Hopkins' complaints against The Sandgate Hotel Folkestone Limited. The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was well-founded in respect of the period 1-25 November 2024, and the respondent was ordered to pay £1,342.80 gross (comprising £890 and £452.80).
The breach of contract claim in relation to notice pay was also well-founded, with the respondent ordered to pay £517.49 in damages calculated on a gross basis to reflect the likely tax treatment of the sum as Post Employment Notice Pay. The holiday pay complaint succeeded on the basis that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant in accordance with regulation 14(2) of the Working Time Regulations 1998, attracting an award of £260.36.
The Tribunal recorded that it did not have jurisdiction to award interest prior to the issue of the judgment under the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990. Written reasons were not provided as reasons had been given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded for the period 1-25 November 2024; gross sum of £890 plus £452.80. | Upheld | — | £1,343 |
| Breach of contract | Breach of contract in relation to notice pay well-founded; damages calculated on gross pay to reflect likely tax treatment as Post Employment Notice Pay. | Upheld | — | £517 |
| Holiday pay | Respondent failed to pay the claimant in accordance with regulation 14(2) of the Working Time Regulations 1998. | Upheld | — | £260 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,121
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- regulation 14(2) of the Working Time Regulations 1998
- Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990
Official outcome judgment PDF
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