Case 2305460/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr H Smith v Vagtek Ltd — 2022
- Case reference
- 2305460/2021
- Decision date
- 20 May 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Tsamados Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr H Smith
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was issued in the London South Employment Tribunals on 10 November 2021. The respondent did not present a valid response on time, and the Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.
On that basis, the tribunal found that the claimant had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. It awarded damages of £1,424.00 for that breach.
The tribunal also found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £818.80. The total sum awarded was £2,242.80, and the hearing listed for 1 July 2022 was cancelled.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £1,424.00. | Upheld | — | £1,424 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £818.80. | Upheld | — | £819 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,243
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21
Official outcome judgment PDF
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