Case 2419915/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J McGrath v Lunar Automotive Limited (in compulsory liquidation) — 2021
- Case reference
- 2419915/2020
- Decision date
- 8 October 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Slater
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J McGrath
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe judgment was given under Rules 21 and 60 after the respondent did not present a response to claim number 2402202/21 and on the basis of admissions in the response to claim number 2419915/20.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages by not paying wages at 80% of normal pay between 1 September 2020 and 11 November 2020, and by failing to pay in lieu of accrued but untaken holiday entitlement. It also found that the respondent was in breach of contract by not paying the claimant at 100% of normal pay during his 10-week notice period.
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment. Complaints about deduction of employee pension contributions and underpayment for holiday taken during furlough were reserved for a further judgment on paper or final hearing and are not treated here as adjudicated outcomes.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unauthorised deduction from wages for unpaid wages at 80% of normal pay for 1 September 2020 to 11 November 2020 inclusive. | Upheld | — | £3,125 |
| Breach of contract | Breach of contract for non-payment at 100% of normal pay during the claimant's 10-week notice period. | Upheld | — | £3,830 |
| Redundancy | The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and found entitled to a redundancy payment. | Upheld | — | £5,745 |
| Holiday pay | Unauthorised deduction from wages by failing to pay in lieu of accrued but untaken holiday entitlement. | Upheld | — | £1,149 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £13,848
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rules 21 and 60
Official outcome judgment PDF
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