Case 2410209/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Stephen Debotte v Sonny Forde Limited and 2 others — 2023
- Case reference
- 2410209/2022
- Decision date
- 16 March 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cline
- Venue
- Manchester
Parties
4 namedClaimant
Mr Stephen Debotte
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was heard in Manchester on 13 March 2023 before Employment Judge Cline sitting alone. The claimant, Mr Stephen Debotte, attended and gave evidence in support of the claim. The respondents did not attend and were not represented, and the judgment was issued under Rule 21.
The tribunal held that the claim for unlawful deduction of wages was well founded and ordered the first respondent to pay £1,825.00 gross. It also made an additional award of £91.25 gross under s24(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, described as a sum sustained by the claimant and attributable to the unlawful deductions.
The tribunal further held that the claim for failure to pay in lieu of accrued but untaken annual leave on termination was well founded and ordered £547.50 gross. The claims against the second and third respondents were dismissed upon withdrawal. The total sum ordered to be paid was £2,463.75 gross, payable within 14 days of receipt of the order.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unlawful deduction from wages and ordered £1,825.00, plus a further £91.25 under s24(2) ERA 1996 as a sum sustained by the claimant and attributable to the unlawful deductions. | Upheld | — | £1,916 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found a failure to pay in lieu of accrued but untaken annual leave on termination and ordered £547.50 gross. | Upheld | — | £548 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,464
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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