Case 2307322/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss A Bolcs v Party Superstores Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) — 2022
- Case reference
- 2307322/2020
- Decision date
- 25 March 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Tsamados Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss A Bolcs
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was issued on 29 October 2020 and the respondent failed to present a valid response in time. The Employment Judge therefore determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. Miss A Bolcs succeeded on the claims that were capable of determination on the papers.
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £1,618.75 gross. That figure was based on five weeks' notice after five years' service, using a weekly gross wage of £323.75.
The tribunal also found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment. The award was calculated by reference to the claimant's age of 36, five years' service, and the weekly wage, producing £1,618.75, less £1,268.75 already paid, so £350 remained payable.
The respondent was also found to have failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement, and £129.50 was awarded for that sum. The tribunal recorded that the claimant had 24 leave days per year, had used her entitlement for the relevant year, and had two carried-over days; those two days were treated as 14.8 hours and multiplied by the hourly rate of £8.75. The total award was £2,098.25. The claim regarding a protective award payment was said to be not suitable for a rule 21 judgment.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Dismissal found to be in breach of contract in respect of notice; damages of £1,618.75 gross awarded on the basis of 5 weeks' notice, 5 years' service, and a weekly gross wage of £323.75. | Upheld | — | £1,619 |
| Redundancy | Tribunal found the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. Redundancy entitlement was calculated at £1,618.75 and then reduced by £1,268.75 already paid, leaving £350. | Upheld | — | £350 |
| Holiday pay | Tribunal found the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. The award was based on two carried-over days, treated as 14.8 hours at £8.75 per hour. | Upheld | — | £130 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,098
- across all upheld claims
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