Mr Joe Higginson v Roanza Solutions Limited (In Administration) — 2021

The tribunal held that Mr Higginson's complaints of wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal contrary to ss.98, 100 and 103A of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and detriments contrary to ss.44(1)(c) and 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 were well-founded. The claim was upheld. The respondent, Roanza Solutions Ltd (in administration), did not attend or represent at the remote hearing on 19 April 2021.

The tribunal awarded £29,945.30 in total. It recorded £3,350.34 for wrongful dismissal, being 7 weeks' notice pay at £478.62 net per week. For unfair dismissal it awarded a basic award of £2,362.50, calculated on 4.5 weeks at the capped weekly rate of £525.00, and compensatory losses of £9,232.46 made up of £500 for loss of statutory rights, £5,264.82 for past loss of earnings, £1,030.92 for later past loss of earnings, and £2,436.72 for future loss of earnings.

The tribunal also awarded £15,000 for injury to feelings, describing that figure as being towards the middle of the middle Vento band under the Presidential Guidance April 2019. It said the recoupment regulations did not apply to the award. No award was made for personal injury or other heads of loss in the schedule of loss, although the claimant was told he could apply for reconsideration if any such award could be supported by evidence and argument.