Case 2403686/2024 · Employment Tribunal
1. Mr G Poulton 2. Mr P Hodson 3. Mr P Fallows v Brighouse Homes (Sandbach) Ltd — 2024
- Case reference
- 2403686/2024
- Decision date
- 18 October 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
1. Mr G Poulton 2. Mr P Hodson 3. Mr P Fallows
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent failed to present a valid response on time, so Employment Judge Phil Allen made a determination under rule 21 and cancelled the 4 November 2024 hearing. The judgment records separate awards for each claimant rather than a single contested-liability decision after a hearing.
Mr G Poulton succeeded on breach of contract in respect of notice, with £9,613.80 awarded for 10 weeks' statutory notice at £961.38 per week. He also recovered £2,369.90 for pension contributions deducted but not paid to the relevant pension scheme, £961.38 for 5 days' accrued but untaken holiday entitlement, and £9,645.00 as a redundancy payment. His total award was £22,590.08.
Mr P Hodson succeeded on an unlawful deduction from wages claim for £727.23 net, together with breach of contract awards of £4,334.61 for 7 weeks' notice and £540.85 for pension contributions deducted but not paid, plus £1,238.46 for 2 weeks' holiday entitlement and £6,501.92 redundancy pay. His total award was £13,343.07.
Mr P Fallows succeeded on breach of contract for notice, receiving £4,086.95 based on weekly gross pay of £583.85 and 7 weeks' statutory notice. He was also awarded £583.85 for 1 week of holiday entitlement and £6,130.43 redundancy pay. His total award was £10,801.23.
Claims and outcomes
12 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Mr G Poulton: dismissal in breach of contract for notice; 10 weeks' statutory notice at £961.38 per week. | Upheld | — | £9,614 |
| Breach of contract | Mr G Poulton: pension contributions deducted from pay but not paid to the relevant pension scheme. | Upheld | — | £2,370 |
| Holiday pay | Mr G Poulton: 5 days' accrued but untaken holiday entitlement. | Upheld | — | £961 |
| Redundancy | Mr G Poulton: redundancy payment calculated as 1.5 x 10 x £643. | Upheld | — | £9,645 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Mr P Hodson: unlawful deduction from wages, awarded net. | Upheld | — | £727 |
| Breach of contract | Mr P Hodson: dismissal in breach of contract for notice; 7 weeks' statutory notice at £619.23 per week. | Upheld | — | £4,335 |
| Breach of contract | Mr P Hodson: pension contributions deducted from pay but not paid to the relevant pension scheme. | Upheld |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £46,734
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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