Case 3315010/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Fitzgerald v The Maintenance Services Team Limited and 1 other — 2023
- Case reference
- 3315010/2022
- Decision date
- 19 July 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cowen Representation
- Venue
- Watford Tribunal
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Mr D Fitzgerald
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt Watford Tribunal on 18 July 2023, Employment Judge Cowen heard the case with Mr Fitzgerald appearing in person and the respondents not attending. The judgment states that, for the reasons given orally at the hearing, the First Respondent was ordered to pay the sums set out in the written judgment record.
The tribunal awarded Mr Fitzgerald £397.15 for unlawful deduction of wages in July 2022, £2,201.18 for unlawful deduction of wages in August 2022, and £627.50 for unlawful deduction of wages in September 2022. It also awarded £564.00 for outstanding expenses and £1,613.54 for pension contributions. In addition, the tribunal applied a 25% uplift for failure to follow the ACAS Code in relation to the grievance raised, which was quantified at £1,350.84. The total sum payable was £6,754.21.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unlawful deduction of wages for August 2022. | Upheld | — | £2,201 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unlawful deduction of wages for September 2022. | Upheld | — | £628 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Awarded as outstanding expenses. | Upheld | — | £564 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Awarded as pension contributions. | Upheld | — | £1,614 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unlawful deduction of wages for July 2022. | Upheld | — | £397 |
| Other | 25% uplift for failure to follow the ACAS Code in relation to the grievance raised. | Upheld | — | £1,351 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £6,754
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
Official outcome judgment PDF
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