Case 2413484/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Monika Bien v Baltic Store NT Limited — 2021
- Case reference
- 2413484/2020
- Decision date
- 24 February 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Horne Representatives
- Venue
- Liverpool
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Monika Bien
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a remote video hearing in Liverpool on 2 February 2021, before Employment Judge Horne, the respondent did not appear and participation was restricted under rule 21. The claimant, Monika Bien, was represented by Mrs M Inkin and an interpreter attended for Polish.
The tribunal held that Ms Bien was unfairly dismissed. It awarded a basic award of £706.06 and a compensatory award of £3,858.10, and also ordered £578.70 under section 207A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 for failing to comply with a relevant ACAS Code of Practice. The tribunal was satisfied that the Employment Protection (Recoupment of Benefits) Regulations 1996 did not apply.
The tribunal also found that Baltic Store NT Limited breached the claimant's contract by failing to give notice of termination and assessed damages at £620.00 gross. It further found a deduction from the claimant's accrued holiday pay on termination of employment and ordered payment of £3,018.41 gross. The total amount payable was £8,781.27, and the judgment notes that the claimant would be liable for tax and national insurance on the gross sums awarded in paragraphs 5 and 6.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Basic award £706.06 and compensatory award £3,858.10, plus £578.70 under s.207A TULRCA 1992 for failure to comply with a relevant ACAS Code of Practice. | Upheld | — | £5,143 |
| Breach of contract | Damages assessed at £620.00 gross for failure to give notice of termination. | Upheld | — | £620 |
| Holiday pay | Award of £3,018.41 gross for the deduction from accrued holiday pay on termination of employment. | Upheld | — | £3,018 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £8,781
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £706
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £3,858
- compensatory remedy recorded
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