Case 2400749/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Watmore Mr T Nelson Ms J Lewis Ward v Una Mas Chorlton Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 2400749/2024
- Decision date
- 29 April 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Butler
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Watmore Mr T Nelson Ms J Lewis Ward
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent, Una Mas Chorlton Limited, failed to present a valid response on time to claims brought by three claimants (Mr D Watmore, Mr T Nelson and Ms J Lewis Ward). The Employment Judge determined that a decision could properly be made under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.
The tribunal found that each of the three claimants had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. Damages were ordered in gross sums calculated as three weeks of contractual notice underpayment at each claimant's weekly pay rate: £1,615.38 to Mr D Watmore (£538.46 x 3), £1,846.15 to Mr T Nelson (£615.38 x 3), and £1,384.61 to Ms J Lewis Ward (£461.53 x 3).
The judgment notes the figures are gross and that claimants may need to account for statutory deductions individually. The hearing previously listed for 21 May 2024 was cancelled. Interest under the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990 applies at the stipulated rate of 8% from 30 April 2024 if sums remain unpaid more than 14 days after the relevant decision day of 29 April 2024.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Mr D Watmore: damages for breach of contract in respect of notice (weekly pay £538.46 x 3 weeks contractual notice underpayment). Determined under Rule 21 after respondent failed to present a valid response on time. | Upheld | — | £1,615 |
| Breach of contract | Mr T Nelson: damages for breach of contract in respect of notice (weekly pay £615.38 x 3 weeks contractual notice underpayment). Determined under Rule 21 after respondent failed to present a valid response on time. | Upheld | — | £1,846 |
| Breach of contract | Ms J Lewis Ward: damages for breach of contract in respect of notice (weekly pay £461.53 x 3 weeks contractual notice underpayment). Determined under Rule 21 after respondent failed to present a valid response on time. | Upheld | — | £1,385 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £4,846
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
3 references- Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
- Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990
- section 17 of the Judgments Act 1838
Official outcome judgment PDF
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