Case 3326261/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Ms S Deforges, McKenzie Friend For the v Mr A Campbell, Human Resources Director — 2020
- Case reference
- 3326261/2019
- Decision date
- 22 October 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Bedeau Appearances
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms S Deforges, McKenzie Friend For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal held that Ms Claire Donovan had successfully passed her probationary period and was therefore entitled, on termination of her employment, to six months' notice pay or pay in lieu of notice. It found that SH Pratt Group breached the contract of employment by paying only three months' pay in lieu of notice.
The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay £30,000 gross. It directed that income tax and national insurance contributions be deducted, and stated that the net pay received by the claimant should not exceed £25,000, which it described as the statutory contractual limit of the tribunal.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the claimant had passed probation and was entitled on termination to 6 months' notice pay or pay in lieu of notice. It found the respondent breached the contract by paying only 3 months' pay in lieu of notice. | Upheld | — | £30,000 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £30,000
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £30,000
- compensatory remedy recorded
Official outcome judgment PDF
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