Case 4100003/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr B Hewitson v DHL Services Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 4100003/2024
- Decision date
- 21 May 2024
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge A Jones
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr B Hewitson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent did not appear. The tribunal found that the respondent unlawfully deducted £676.80 from the claimant's wages in respect of breaks for which he was contractually entitled to be paid and was not paid. The respondent was ordered to repay that sum to the claimant.
The tribunal also found that the claimant was automatically unfairly dismissed in terms of section 10(1)(e) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It found that the claimant had suffered no financial loss, so no award was made for that claim. Oral reasons were provided.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unlawful deduction from wages for breaks for which the claimant was contractually entitled to be paid. | Upheld | — | £677 |
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant was automatically unfairly dismissed under section 10(1)(e) Employment Rights Act 1996, but had suffered no financial loss and made no award for this claim. | Upheld | — | £0 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £677
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 10(1)(e) Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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