Case 2403503/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Miss L McDonnell v Ashwood Archive Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 2403503/2024
- Decision date
- 13 September 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Buzzard
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss L McDonnell
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and Employment Judge Buzzard decided the case under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. On the papers, the tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in March and April 2024 and ordered payment of £3,256 gross. The figure was expressed as 10 weeks' gross pay at £500 per week less payments already made of £1,744.
The tribunal also found that the claimant had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £500 gross damages. The judgment stated that this sum was calculated using gross pay because of the likelihood that the claimant would have to pay tax on it as Post Employment Notice Pay.
No award was made for holiday pay because the claimant had provided no information about the amounts claimed. The total gross sum ordered was £3,756, and the judgment noted that the claimant would be responsible for any tax liabilities arising if tax was not deducted at source. The hearing listed for 16 September 2024 was cancelled.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages in March and April 2024. The award was calculated as 10 weeks' gross pay at £500 per week less £1,744 already paid to the claimant. | Upheld | — | £3,256 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded gross damages of £500, calculated by reference to gross pay because the sum was treated as Post Employment Notice Pay. | Upheld | — | £500 |
| Holiday pay | No award was made for holiday pay because the claimant had provided no information about the amounts claimed. | Other | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £3,756
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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