Case 2501010/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs J Storey v Ethical Pay Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 2501010/2024
- Decision date
- 20 August 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge T Smith Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs J Storey
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant presented a valid claim on 22 May 2024 and the respondent failed to file a response. The Employment Judge proceeded under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, being satisfied that the available material (including written information from the claimant about sums owed and a payslip confirming net and gross earnings) was sufficient to determine the claims without a hearing.
The complaint of unfair dismissal was found not well founded and was dismissed. The complaints of unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract in relation to notice pay, and holiday pay were each found to be well founded. The tribunal noted that the unlawful deduction from wages figure is calculated on gross pay, which accounts for the difference between the tribunal's figure and the claimant's stated claim.
The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £4,166.67 (gross) for unauthorised deductions from wages, £760 as damages for breach of contract in respect of notice pay, and £456.00 (net) as damages for breach of contract in respect of holiday pay.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the unfair dismissal complaint not well founded and dismissed it. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Gross sum awarded; claimant responsible for tax and National Insurance. | Upheld | — | £4,167 |
| Breach of contract | Damages for breach of contract in relation to notice pay. | Upheld | — | £760 |
| Holiday pay | Awarded as damages for breach of contract for accrued but untaken holiday; net value to the claimant. | Upheld | — | £456 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £5,383
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
- Rule 16 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
Official outcome judgment PDF
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