Case 2400439/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Orvice Respondent 1: Respondent 2: Phone Masters Limited (in voluntary creditors liquidation) Secretary of State for Business & Trade v In person Not in attendance — 2024
- Case reference
- 2400439/2023
- Decision date
- 19 July 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shotter
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Orvice Respondent 1: Respondent 2: Phone Masters Limited (in voluntary creditors liquidation) Secretary of State for Business & Trade
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal considered the claimant’s application for a statutory redundancy payment. It found that the claim was presented on 24 January 2024, after ACAS early conciliation between 20 January 2024 and 24 January 2024, and that the claimant had previously made a claim for the statutory redundancy payment by notice in writing to the first respondent.
The tribunal held that it was just and equitable to extend the statutory time limit of 6 months. It recorded that the claimant was aged 45 as at the effective date of termination on 19 May 2023.
The tribunal awarded the claimant a statutory redundancy payment capped at £1,800, calculated as £600 per week multiplied by 3. The judgment was given orally at the hearing and the written record recorded the decision and the associated interest notice.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundancy | The tribunal found that the claimant had made a written claim for a statutory redundancy payment to the first respondent. Although the claim was presented on 24 January 2024 after the six-month time limit, the tribunal held it was just and equitable to extend time. The claimant was aged 45 at the effective date of termination on 19 May 2023, and the redundancy payment was capped at £1,800, calculated at £600 per week for 3 weeks. | Upheld | — | £1,800 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £1,800
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- just and equitable to extend the statutory time limit of 6 months
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