Case 3311938/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Stephen Kattau For the v Mr M Rapley — 2020
- Case reference
- 3311938/2020
- Decision date
- 1 May 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Talbot-Ponsonby Appearances
- Venue
- Reading
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Stephen Kattau For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal proceeded in the Respondent's absence after finding that he knew or ought to have known of the hearing. It recorded that the Claimant, Ms Denise Connor, was dismissed on 1 May 2020 without notice and also found that she had been made redundant.
On the dismissal without notice, the Tribunal awarded pay in lieu of 10 weeks' notice at £164.20 per week, giving £1,642. On redundancy, it awarded a redundancy payment calculated as 10 x 1.5 x £164.20, amounting to £2,463.
The Tribunal also found that the Respondent had failed to provide a written statement of the Claimant's terms of employment for over 10 years. Under s.38 Employment Act 2002 it ordered compensation equal to 4 weeks' pay, assessed at £656.80. The total award was £4,761.80.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The Tribunal recorded that the Claimant was dismissed on 1 May 2020 without notice and awarded 10 weeks' notice pay at £164.20 per week. | Upheld | — | £1,642 |
| Redundancy | The Tribunal found that the Claimant was made redundant and awarded a redundancy payment calculated as 10 x 1.5 x £164.20. | Upheld | — | £2,463 |
| Other | Award under s.38 Employment Act 2002 for the Respondent's failure to provide a written statement of the Claimant's terms of employment for over 10 years. | Upheld | — | £657 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £4,762
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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