Case 2304805/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Michelle Ayres v The Foster Partnership Ltd — 2020
- Case reference
- 2304805/2019
- Decision date
- 22 April 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Martin Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Michelle Ayres
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. The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment.
The tribunal also found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, that the respondent failed to comply with collective redundancy procedures, that unauthorised deductions had been made from wages, and that unpaid holiday had accrued at the effective date of termination. The judgment ordered payment of the listed sums, with a total award of £18,263.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment states the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and separately awards £700 for loss of statutory rights. | Upheld | — | £700 |
| Redundancy | Awarded as a redundancy payment. | Upheld | — | £5,775 |
| Breach of contract | Damages awarded in respect of notice. | Upheld | — | £4,200 |
| Other | The judgment states the respondent failed to comply with collective redundancy procedures and awarded 90 days' pay. | Upheld | — | £6,300 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The judgment states the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages. | Upheld | — | £1,190 |
| Holiday pay | Awarded for unpaid holiday accrued at the effective date of termination. | Upheld | — | £98 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £18,263
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £700
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 - Rule 21
Official outcome judgment PDF
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