Miss S Abidi v Ashwood Archive Limited — 2024

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the Employment Judge determined the claim under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in March and April 2024, ordering payment of the gross sum of £3,712.16 (representing £1,987.17 for March and £2,199.99 for April, less £475.00 already paid).

The tribunal also found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, and ordered the respondent to pay damages of £321.88. This was calculated as one week's statutory notice (37.5 hours at £13.33 per hour = £499.88), less £178.00 Universal Credit (£712.00 divided by four weeks). The figure was calculated on a gross basis to reflect 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 not provided information about the amounts claimed. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant a total gross sum of £4,034.04. The Notice attached to the judgment recorded interest under the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990 at the stipulated rate of 8% if unpaid within 14 days of the relevant decision day of 7 October 2024.