Case 2302587/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs M Lawrence v Genepool Personnel Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) — 2025
- Case reference
- 2302587/2022
- Decision date
- 5 November 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Beckett Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs M Lawrence
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningHearing under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 at London South ET. The respondent is in voluntary liquidation and was not represented. The Employment Judge dismissed the age discrimination claim on withdrawal and upheld five further claims.
The tribunal awarded: £1,015 (net) for unauthorised deductions from wages; £3,100 (net) for notice pay (breach of contract); £3,465 (net) for accrued but untaken holiday pay; and £6,975 (net) as damages for breach of contract for the unpaid contractual redundancy payment. On the s.38 Employment Act 2002 written statement of particulars claim, the tribunal found there were no exceptional circumstances making the minimum 2 weeks' gross pay award unjust or inequitable, but it was not just and equitable to award the higher 4 weeks' pay; the minimum award of £668 was made.
The total award is £15,993 (gross). Recoupment does not apply. Reasons were given orally at the hearing and written reasons were not produced.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age discrimination | Age discrimination complaint dismissed upon withdrawal. | Withdrawn | Age | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Net sum awarded under Rule 21 default judgment (in voluntary liquidation respondent). | Upheld | — | £1,015 |
| Breach of contract | Notice pay; net sum. | Upheld | — | £3,100 |
| Holiday pay | Accrued but untaken holiday on termination; net sum. | Upheld | — | £3,465 |
| Breach of contract | Failure to pay contractual redundancy payment; net damages for breach of contract. | Upheld | — | £6,975 |
| Other | s.38 Employment Act 2002 award - failure to provide written statement of employment particulars; minimum 2 weeks' gross pay. | Upheld | — | £668 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £15,993
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- Rule 21 Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
- s.38 Employment Act 2002
Official outcome judgment PDF
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