Case 3307426/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs Jacqueline Potter v SMB 2001 Limited (In Liquidation) — 2024
- Case reference
- 3307426/2023
- Decision date
- 9 May 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Warren Representation
- Venue
- Norwich
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs Jacqueline Potter
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge M Warren, sitting at Norwich on 9 May 2024, determined the Claimant's complaints against SMB 2001 Limited (In Liquidation), which did not attend. The Judge found that the breach of contract claim for notice pay, the unfair dismissal claim, and the claim of discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity each succeeded.
Each award of compensation was increased by 25% pursuant to section 207A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 owing to the Respondent's failure to deal with the Claimant's grievance. For breach of contract the Respondent was ordered to pay £1,862.50 in notice pay (two weeks' gross pay of £1,490 plus the 25% uplift of £372.50). For unfair dismissal a Basic Award of £1,607.50 was ordered (two weeks' gross pay capped at the statutory maximum, £1,286, plus the 25% uplift of £321.50).
For the pregnancy and maternity discrimination claim the Respondent was ordered to pay £55,161 in compensation, comprising £42,661 for loss of earnings and £12,500 for injury to feelings, inclusive of the 25% mark up. Written reasons were not provided as reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Notice pay: 2 weeks gross pay at £745 (£1,490) plus 25% s207A uplift (£372.50). | Upheld | — | £1,863 |
| Unfair dismissal | Basic Award only: 2 weeks gross pay capped at statutory maximum £643 (£1,286) plus 25% s207A uplift (£321.50). No compensatory award separately identified. | Upheld | — | £1,608 |
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | Compensation comprising loss of earnings £42,661 and injury to feelings £12,500, inclusive of 25% s207A uplift. | Upheld | Pregnancy and maternity | £55,161 |
| Sex discrimination | Listed on gov.uk under Sex Discrimination but the written judgment text does not separately adjudicate a sex discrimination claim distinct from the pregnancy/maternity discrimination claim. Outcome unclear from the available text. | Other | Sex | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £58,632
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £1,608
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £42,661
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s207A Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
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