Case 2400211/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss C Walker v Sarah Ratcliffe — 2020
- Case reference
- 2400211/2020
- Decision date
- 3 March 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Parkin Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss C Walker
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe judgment was entered under Rule 21 on the basis of no response having been presented. The tribunal found that Miss C Walker had been employed by Sarah Ratcliffe as a member of bar staff at the Newall Green Hotel. It dismissed the unfair dismissal claim for want of jurisdiction because the claimant did not have the necessary two years' service to bring that claim.
The tribunal upheld the breach of contract claim because the respondent failed to give notice of termination. It awarded £174.52 gross in damages, described as one week's gross pay calculated from the claimant's average earnings in the three weeks ending 14 to 28 November 2019, and noted that the sum would likely be treated as Post-Employment Notice Pay for tax and national insurance purposes if paid after the relevant period.
The tribunal also upheld the holiday entitlement claim and ordered payment of £274.89 gross. It stated that it had no power to award compensation for upset or injury to feelings, and it cancelled the hearing listed for 8 April 2020.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed for want of jurisdiction because the claimant lacked the necessary two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal claim. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found a breach of contract for failure to give notice of termination and awarded gross damages equal to one week's pay, calculated from the claimant's average earnings in the three weeks ending 14 to 28 November 2019. | Upheld | — | £175 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found that holiday entitlement had not been paid and ordered payment of £274.89 gross. | Upheld | — | £275 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £449
- 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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