Case 2404437/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Miss C Handley Miss M M Johnstone Miss L Johnstone Miss J Roberts v Love to Eat (Ormskirk) Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 2404437/2023
- Decision date
- 22 November 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge KM Ross
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss C Handley Miss M M Johnstone Miss L Johnstone Miss J Roberts
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent failed to present a valid response on time for the claims brought by Miss C Handley, Miss M M Johnstone, Miss L Johnstone and Miss J Roberts. The Employment Judge therefore made a determination under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. The judgment records that the figures awarded are gross sums and that statutory deductions may apply if the respondent accounts for them before payment.
Miss C Handley succeeded on two heads: she was awarded £300 for dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice, and £373.33 for 37.33 hours of accrued but untaken annual leave. Miss M M Johnstone succeeded on her notice claim and was awarded £136.60. Miss L Johnstone succeeded on her notice claim and was awarded £787.50.
Miss J Roberts succeeded on two heads: she was awarded £345 for dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice, and £491.05 for 42.67 hours of accrued but untaken annual leave. The written record states that the awards were payable within 14 days of the date of judgment. The separate interest notice records that no interest is payable if the sums are paid in full within 14 days after the written record was sent, and otherwise interest would run from 23 November 2023 at 8% per annum under article 12 of the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Miss C Handley: dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. | Upheld | — | £300 |
| Holiday pay | Miss C Handley: accrued but untaken annual leave entitlement of 37.33 hours. | Upheld | — | £373 |
| Breach of contract | Miss M M Johnstone: dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. | Upheld | — | £137 |
| Breach of contract | Miss L Johnstone: dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. | Upheld | — | £788 |
| Breach of contract | Miss J Roberts: dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. | Upheld | — | £345 |
| Holiday pay | Miss J Roberts: accrued but untaken annual leave entitlement of 42.67 hours. | Upheld | — | £491 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,433
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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