Case 2401398/2024 · Employment Tribunal
(1) Mr J Chandler (2) Mr G Modestos v Kingdom of Sweets Limited and 1 other — 2024
- Case reference
- 2401398/2024
- Decision date
- 9 December 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Ainscough Representation
Parties
3 namedClaimant
(1) Mr J Chandler (2) Mr G Modestos
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Ainscough, sitting at Liverpool (CVP) on 27 November 2024, determined that both claimants were employed by the second respondent, Pick N Mix London Limited, and dismissed the claims against the first respondent, Kingdom of Sweets Limited. The respondents did not attend the hearing; the claimants appeared in person.
For the first claimant, Mr J Chandler, the tribunal upheld a claim for unlawful deduction from wages under s.13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (£7,166.67 gross) and a breach of contract claim under the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994 (£6,000). His notice pay claim was dismissed.
For the second claimant, Mr G Modestos, the tribunal upheld a claim for unlawful deduction from wages (£3,750 gross), a claim for constructive unfair dismissal (Basic Award £6,751.50 and Compensatory Award £45,000), and a further breach of contract claim under the 1994 Order (£25,000). His notice pay claim was dismissed. The judgment was given orally at the hearing and written reasons were not provided unless requested. A statutory interest notice under the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990 was attached, specifying a stipulated rate of 8% per annum, with the relevant decision day of 9 December 2024.
Claims and outcomes
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | First claimant (Mr J Chandler) — s.13 ERA 1996 claim against the second respondent succeeded; £7,166.67 gross awarded. | Upheld | — | £7,167 |
| Breach of contract | First claimant's notice pay claim was unsuccessful and dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | First claimant — claim under the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994; £6,000 awarded against the second respondent. | Upheld | — | £6,000 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Second claimant (Mr G Modestos) — s.13 ERA 1996 claim against the second respondent succeeded; £3,750 gross awarded. | Upheld | — | £3,750 |
| Breach of contract | Second claimant's notice pay claim was unsuccessful and dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Constructive dismissal | Second claimant — claim for constructive unfair dismissal succeeded. Basic Award £6,751.50 and Compensatory Award £45,000 awarded against the second respondent. |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £93,668
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £6,752
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £45,000
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994
- Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990
Official outcome judgment PDF
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