Case 3200297/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr L Penny v Godseye Security Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 3200297/2020
- Decision date
- 4 March 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge B Elgot Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr L Penny
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal held that Mr Penny's claim for unpaid wages succeeded. It found that he was entitled to salary at £35,000 per annum and the agreed car allowance of £450 per month for the period 2 to 30 September 2020, during which he worked for Godseye Security Ltd. The tribunal calculated gross wages of £2,916.66 plus car allowance of £450, before considering holiday pay.
It also found that he was entitled to accrued and unpaid holiday pay for the same period. The judgment recorded a contractual entitlement to 30 days' annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays, a daily rate of £134.62, and a pro rata entitlement of 2.5 days for September 2020, producing holiday pay of £336.52. The total payable was £3,703.18 gross, subject to deductions for tax and national insurance.
The claim for notice pay was dismissed. The tribunal found that Mr Penny had not been continuously employed for one month or more, so he was not entitled to the minimum one week's notice under s.86 Employment Rights Act 1996.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal held that the claimant was entitled to salary for 2 to 30 September 2020 at £35,000 per annum and the agreed car allowance of £450 per month. It calculated gross wages of £2,916.66, car allowance of £450, and accrued holiday pay of £336.52, making a gross total of £3,703.18 subject to tax and national insurance deductions. | Upheld | — | £3,703 |
| Wrongful dismissal | The claim for notice pay was dismissed because the claimant had not been continuously employed for one month or more, so he was not entitled to the minimum period of one week's notice under s.86 Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £3,703
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.86 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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