Case 3312538/2021 · Employment Tribunal
In person For the v Ms Cotoi, representative — 2022
- Case reference
- 3312538/2021
- Decision date
- 27 February 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Skehan
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Skehan heard the case at Watford by CVP on 9 February 2022. The tribunal recorded that reasons had been given orally and that no written reasons would be provided unless requested within 14 days. The claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by Ms Cotoi.
The tribunal upheld a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages contrary to s.13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The deductions were said to relate to salary and work boots.
The tribunal also upheld a breach of contract claim. It found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant for her one-week contractual notice period and had not paid accrued but untaken holiday pay.
The judgment ordered the respondent to pay the agreed gross sum of £1,091.49 to the claimant within 14 days, subject to the tax and national insurance deductions the respondent was required to make by law.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found unauthorised deductions from wages contrary to s.13 ERA 1996 in respect of salary and work boots. The judgment ordered payment of a gross sum covering the claim, but it did not split the award between claims. | Upheld | — | — |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found a breach of contract because the respondent did not pay the claimant for her one-week contractual notice period and accrued but untaken holiday pay. The judgment ordered payment of a gross sum covering the claim, but it did not split the award between claims. | Upheld | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £1,091
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.13 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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