Case 6004722/2026 · Employment Tribunal
Samantha Barton v Elise hospitality — 2026
- Case reference
- 6004722/2026
- Decision date
- 27 July 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gray
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Samantha Barton
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningSamantha Barton presented her claim against Elise hospitality in the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 28 February 2026. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Employment Judge Gray decided that a determination could properly be made under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from Barton's wages and ordered payment of £4,400 gross. It also found that she had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £2,200 gross in damages. The respondent had failed to pay her holiday entitlement and was ordered to pay a further £2,128 gross. The total award was £8,728 gross.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Award stated gross. | Upheld | — | £4,400 |
| Breach of contract | Dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice. Damages stated gross. | Upheld | — | £2,200 |
| Holiday pay | Unpaid holiday entitlement. Award stated gross. | Upheld | — | £2,128 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £8,728
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure
Official outcome judgment PDF
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