Case 2500378/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Tipple v Alnwick Castle Golf Club — 2023
- Case reference
- 2500378/2023
- Decision date
- 4 May 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Morris Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr A Tipple
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant succeeded on his complaint under section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages contrary to section 13 of that Act. The deduction related to wages due for the period 1 January 2023 to 19 January 2023. The tribunal found the complaint well-founded, but it did not make an order for repayment because the respondent had recently paid the sum due.
The tribunal also found that, when the proceedings began, the respondent was in breach of its duty under section 1(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to provide the claimant with a written statement of initial employment particulars. In consequence, and under section 38(2) of the Employment Act 2002, it made the minimum award of two weeks' pay, which it quantified at £600.
The hearing was conducted remotely by CVP before Employment Judge Morris. The respondent had not presented a response and was not represented at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found the complaint well-founded because the respondent had not paid wages due for the period 1 January 2023 to 19 January 2023 when they were due. It made no order for repayment because the respondent had recently paid the sum due. | Upheld | — | — |
| Other | The tribunal found that, when proceedings began, the respondent was in breach of its duty under section 1(1) ERA 1996 to give the claimant written initial employment particulars. Under section 38(2) of the Employment Act 2002, it awarded the claimant the minimum amount of two weeks' pay, totalling £600. | Upheld | — | £600 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £600
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
4 references- s.23 ERA 1996
- s.13 ERA 1996
- s.1(1) ERA 1996
- s.38(2) Employment Act 2002
Official outcome judgment PDF
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