Case 2401099/2021 · Employment Tribunal
J Soppo v TLG Linen Services Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 2401099/2021
- Decision date
- 13 May 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Batten
- Panel members
- A Berkeley-Hill, K Fulton
Parties
2 namedClaimant
J Soppo
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal, sitting at Manchester before Employment Judge Batten with members A Berkeley-Hill and K Fulton, unanimously upheld the claimant's complaints of unfair dismissal for asserting a statutory right, automatic unfair dismissal for whistle-blowing, detriment for whistle-blowing, unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract and holiday pay. The respondent's own contract claim, brought under case number 2407503/2021, was dismissed.
On remedy, the Tribunal ordered the respondent to repay £69.76 net for unauthorised deduction from wages, to pay £251.58 net as damages for dismissal in breach of contract, and (by consent) £754.77 gross for unpaid holiday entitlement. The claimant was awarded £10,000 for injury to feelings in respect of the whistle-blowing detriment claim.
Determination of remedy for the unfair dismissal complaints was adjourned to 17 July 2024. Reasons were given orally at the hearing and written reasons were not provided in this judgment document.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Unfair dismissal for asserting a statutory right and automatic unfair dismissal for whistle-blowing both succeeded. Determination of remedy for the unfair dismissal complaints was adjourned to 17 July 2024. | Upheld | — | — |
| Whistleblowing | Detriment for whistle-blowing succeeded; £10,000 awarded for injury to feelings in respect of that detriment claim. | Upheld | — | £10,000 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Respondent ordered to repay the net sum of £69.76 for unauthorised deduction from wages. | Upheld | — | £70 |
| Breach of contract | Claimant dismissed in breach of contract; damages of £251.58 (net) awarded. | Upheld | — | £252 |
| Holiday pay | By consent, respondent to pay the agreed gross sum of £754.77 for unpaid holiday entitlement. | Upheld | — | £755 |
| Breach of contract | Respondent's contract claim under case number 2407503/2021 was dismissed. | Dismissed |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £11,076
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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