Case 3200015/2024 · Employment Tribunal
MR MATTHEW ELLIS v Dc Innovations Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 3200015/2024
- Decision date
- 19 February 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge N. Clarke Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
MR MATTHEW ELLIS
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge N. Clarke heard the case at the London East Hearing Centre by CVP on 12 and 13 February 2025. The Claimant withdrew his unfair dismissal claim and it was dismissed on withdrawal. The tribunal found a number of subsidiary claims unfounded, namely those for Notice Pay, Employer's Pension Contributions, a payment said to have been made to a debt collector on the employer's behalf, and Congestion Charge fines, and dismissed them.
The tribunal upheld the Claimant's unlawful deductions claims and awarded £11,400 gross for arrears of pay and £4,500 gross for unpaid overtime. The breach of contract claim for unpaid expenses was also well-founded, with awards of £4,475.64 for the cost of materials, £3,116.02 for fuel, and £39 for a Dartford Crossing cost.
The tribunal further found that, when the proceedings began, the Respondent was in breach of its duty to provide a written statement of employment particulars. Finding no exceptional circumstances making it unjust or inequitable, and concluding that a four-week award would not be just and equitable, the tribunal made an award of two weeks' gross pay (£1,286) under section 38 of the Employment Act 2002.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed on withdrawal. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Claims for Notice Pay, Employer's Pension Contributions, payment made to a debt collector on the employer's behalf, and Congestion Charge fines were found unfounded and dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Arrears of pay, being unlawful deductions; awarded gross of tax. | Upheld | — | £11,400 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unpaid overtime, being unlawful deductions; awarded gross of tax. | Upheld | — | £4,500 |
| Breach of contract | Unpaid expenses claim succeeded: £4,475.64 cost of materials, £3,116.02 fuel, and £39 Dartford Crossing cost. | Upheld | — | £7,631 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £24,817
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 38 Employment Act 2002
Official outcome judgment PDF
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