Case 3201847/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v Birlea v Costa Interior Solutions Ltd — 2019
- Case reference
- 3201847/2019
- Decision date
- 27 November 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Scott
- Venue
- East London Hearing Centre
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was heard at East London Hearing Centre on 22 November 2019 before Employment Judge Scott sitting alone. The Claimant, Mr V Birlea, appeared in person with the assistance of an interpreter. The Respondent did not attend and was not represented. The tribunal held that the Claimant’s claim for unlawful deduction from wages succeeded and ordered the Respondent to pay £2,612.88 gross within 14 days.
The tribunal also found that the Claimant was entitled to accrued holiday pay payable on termination in the sum of £430.00 and ordered that sum to be paid within 14 days. The total amount payable to the Claimant was therefore £3,042.88. Written reasons were not provided because reasons were given orally at the hearing and no request for written reasons was made within the stated time limit.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £2,613 |
| Holiday pay | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £430 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £3,043
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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