Case 2409011/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Carl Smith v Light Ash Farm Shop and Café Limited — 2021
- Case reference
- 2409011/2020
- Decision date
- 25 March 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Wheat
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Carl Smith
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr Carl Smith brought claims against Light Ash Farm Shop and Café Limited concerning statutory sick pay, tax liability, alleged breach of confidentiality, and an unauthorised deduction from wages. The case was heard remotely before Employment Judge Wheat sitting alone on 3 February 2021. The written record notes that the parts of the claim relating to statutory sick pay and tax liability were dismissed on withdrawal.
The tribunal dismissed the claim for compensation for breach of confidentiality because it did not have jurisdiction to hear it. It upheld the claim under section 13(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, finding that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant’s wages on 5 June 2020. The tribunal ordered the respondent to repay £477.78 net. The notice to the parties also recorded the operation of the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990, including an 8% stipulated rate if the sum remained unpaid after the relevant period.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The parts of the claim relating to statutory sick pay and tax liability were dismissed on withdrawal. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Breach of contract | The claim for compensation for breach of confidentiality was dismissed because the Employment Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to hear it. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages on 5 June 2020 and ordered repayment of £477.78 net. | Upheld | — | £478 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £478
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 13(1) Employment Rights Act 1996
- Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990
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