Case 3300396/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Joao Teixeira v The Priory Huntingdon Limited, T/A Rajpoot Indian Restaurant — 2023
- Case reference
- 3300396/2023
- Decision date
- 15 November 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Mensah Appearances
- Venue
- by video
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Joao Teixeira
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was heard by video on 4 October 2023 before Employment Judge Mensah. The claimant, Mr Joao Teixeira, appeared in person with his litigation friend and mother. The respondent did not appear and did not file a response, and the tribunal noted that it was giving judgment under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013.
The tribunal held that the claim for unlawful deduction of wages under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was made out. It found that £90 was due for unpaid wages for the claimant's work as a waiter, described as 18 hours' work between 1 September 2022 and 3 September 2022.
The tribunal also ordered the respondent to pay 2 weeks' pay under section 38 of the Employment Act 2002 for failure to provide a statement of particulars. That amount was £180. The total sum payable was £270.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found a claim under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 for unpaid wages. It awarded £90 for 18 hours' work as a waiter between 1 September 2022 and 3 September 2022. | Upheld | — | £90 |
| Other | The tribunal also ordered 2 weeks' pay under section 38 of the Employment Act 2002 for failure to provide a statement of particulars. This was recorded as part of the tribunal's orders rather than as a separately described claim type in the judgment. | Upheld | — | £180 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £270
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
3 references- Section 13 Employment Rights Act 1996
- Rule 21 Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013
- Section 38 Employment Act 2002
Official outcome judgment PDF
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