Case 2419641/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss C Cookson v Lunar Automotive Limited (in compulsory liquidation) — 2021
- Case reference
- 2419641/2020
- Decision date
- 8 October 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Slater
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss C Cookson
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe judgment was made under the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, Rules 21 and 60, after the respondent did not present a response to claim number 2402144/2021 and on the basis of admissions in the response to claim number 2419641/2020.
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages by not paying wages at 80% of normal pay between 1 September 2020 and 16 November 2020, and ordered payment of £3,994.76. It also found breach of contract for non-payment during the claimant's 12 week notice period at 100% of normal pay, awarding £5,447.52.
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment of £11,122.02. It also found an unauthorised deduction from wages for failure to pay in lieu of accrued but untaken holiday entitlement, awarding £1,543.43. Complaints concerning employee pension contributions and underpayment for holiday taken during furlough were left for a further judgment on paper or a final hearing if required.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The judgment found an unauthorised deduction from wages for non-payment of wages at 80% of normal pay from 1 September 2020 to 16 November 2020 inclusive. | Upheld | — | £3,995 |
| Breach of contract | The judgment found breach of contract for non-payment during the claimant's 12 week notice period at 100% of normal pay. | Upheld | — | £5,448 |
| Redundancy | The judgment found the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment. | Upheld | — | £11,122 |
| Holiday pay | The judgment described this as an unauthorised deduction from wages by failing to pay in lieu of accrued but untaken holiday entitlement. | Upheld | — | £1,543 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £22,108
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rules 21 and 60
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