Ms A Zablocka (a friend) For the v Mr S Hobbs (Transport Manager) — 2023

Mr Szczepanski worked for SLM Rescue Services Ltd between 5 August and 14 September 2023 as a driver, paid £130 for a driving day and £65 for a waiting day, with an HMRC night out allowance of £25.20 for nights when no hotel was provided. Employment Judge Alliott found that, pursuant to the letter of appointment dated 4 August 2023, the claimant was not entitled to be paid for days not worked, and accordingly rejected the claim for waiting time between 13 and 23 August 2023, which the claimant accepted he had spent at home in Manchester.

On the wages claim, the judge accepted there was a large measure of agreement on sums earned. The respondent's own calculation of £3,120 was increased by £325 for three additional days worked (5, 12 and 24 August) and an £80 car delivery bonus, giving total earnings of £3,525 gross. The claimant was also entitled to five days of tax-free £25.20 night out allowance, totalling £126. The net sum payable was subject to agreed deductions of £1,166.66 already paid, £108 for car repairs and £15.80 for a pizza.

On the holiday pay claim, the judge calculated accrued entitlement of 3.5 days based on a six-week employment period and a 28-day annual entitlement, producing a gross award of £401.90.