Case 6003705/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Slocombe v Woodbois Services Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 6003705/2024
- Decision date
- 22 January 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cadney
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Slocombe
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was presented to the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 11 June 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response in time, and Employment Judge Cadney determined the claim under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure without a contested hearing.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages, had dismissed the claimant in breach of contract in respect of notice, and had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. Awards were made of £12,500 (gross) for unauthorised deductions, £14,073.43 (net) for notice pay, and £14,423 (gross) for holiday pay.
The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £40,995.43 in total. The judgment was approved by Employment Judge Cadney on 20 January 2025 and sent to the parties on 22 January 2025.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Awarded gross under rule 22 determination after respondent failed to file a valid response in time. | Upheld | — | £12,500 |
| Breach of contract | Damages for dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice; judgment states £14,073.43 (net). | Upheld | — | £14,073 |
| Holiday pay | Unpaid holiday entitlement awarded gross; classified as holiday_pay (gov.uk listing referenced Working Time Regulations). | Upheld | — | £14,423 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £40,995
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure
Official outcome judgment PDF
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