Case 2304762/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Robert Newman v The Foster Partnership Ltd — 2020
- Case reference
- 2304762/2019
- Decision date
- 22 April 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Martin Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Robert Newman
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent did not present a response within the stipulated time, and judgment was given in default under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment. It also found dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice, a failure to comply with collective redundancy procedures giving rise to a protective award, unauthorised deductions from wages, and entitlement to unpaid accrued holiday at termination.
The tribunal ordered payments for redundancy, notice damages, a protective award, loss of statutory rights, unauthorised deductions, and holiday pay, making a total award of £31,273.29.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Judgment in default under Rule 21. The judgment states the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and awards loss of statutory rights of two weeks' pay. | Upheld | — | £1,050 |
| Redundancy | The judgment states the claimant is entitled to a redundancy payment. | Upheld | — | £5,126 |
| Breach of contract | Dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice. | Upheld | — | £3,675 |
| Other | The judgment states the respondent failed to comply with collective redundancy procedures and awards a protective award of 90 days' pay. | Upheld | — | £15,923 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The judgment states the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages. | Upheld | — | £3,008 |
| Holiday pay | The judgment states the claimant was entitled to unpaid holiday accrued at the effective date of termination. | Upheld | — | £2,105 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £31,273
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 – Rule 21
Official outcome judgment PDF
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