Case 3321124/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Miss Jessica Lucas v VGMedispa Ltd (in Voluntary Liquidation) — 2020
- Case reference
- 3321124/2019
- Decision date
- 14 February 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gumbiti-Zimuto
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss Jessica Lucas
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningRule 21 judgment was entered because the respondent had not presented a response by the expiry of the response period. On the available material, Employment Judge Gumbiti-Zimuto found that Miss Jessica Lucas's claim for damages for breach of contract in respect of commission succeeded, and ordered Vgmedispa Holdings Limited to pay £500.00.
The tribunal also found an unauthorised deduction from wages and awarded £1,332.00 gross, noting that if the respondent paid the tax and national insurance due to HMRC, payment of the net amount would satisfy the judgment debt. It further found that the respondent had failed to pay in lieu of entitlement to annual leave, awarding £296, and had failed to pay statutory sick pay, awarding £282.75. A hearing listed for 14 February 2020 would not take place, and the judge was not satisfied that a preparation time order could be made under rule 76(1)(a)-(c).
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Damages for breach of contract (commission). | Upheld | — | £500 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Awarded as a gross amount; the judgment notes that if the respondent pays the tax and national insurance due to HMRC, payment of the net amount will meet the judgment debt. | Upheld | — | £1,332 |
| Holiday pay | Failure to pay in lieu of entitlement to annual leave. | Upheld | — | £296 |
| Other | Failure to pay statutory sick pay. | Upheld | — | £283 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,411
- across all upheld claims
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