Case 2404807/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P Holbrook v Opulwood Developments Ltd — 2022
- Case reference
- 2404807/2022
- Decision date
- 1 November 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Leach Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr P Holbrook
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal made a Rule 21 determination because Opulwood Developments Ltd did not present a valid response on time. On that basis it determined the claim on the papers without a hearing.
It found that Mr P Holbrook had been dismissed in breach of contract because he was not given any notice of dismissal. The tribunal recorded that he was entitled to one week's notice.
Damages were awarded in the sum of £468.63 gross, representing one week's pay. The tribunal calculated a week's pay using a gross monthly amount of £2,030.72.
The judgment also included the standard interest notice explaining that interest may be payable if the sum is not paid within 14 days, but it did not quantify any interest in the judgment itself.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The tribunal determined the claim under Rule 21 because the respondent did not present a valid response on time. It found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract because no notice of dismissal was given, and awarded damages for one week's notice pay. | Upheld | — | £469 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £469
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21
Official outcome judgment PDF
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