Case 6018751/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Asher v 1PhyioUK Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 6018751/2024
- Decision date
- 7 April 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Heather REPRESENTATION
Parties
2 namedMr S Asher
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant was employed as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist by 1PhysioUK Limited, with the Tribunal accepting that his contractual entitlement was to 37.5 hours per week at an annual salary of £25,600. Employment Judge Heather, sitting alone, found that the short time working clause in the contract was void and unenforceable, so the respondent was in breach of contract by failing to provide and pay for the contracted hours.
The Tribunal found the claimant to be a credible witness and considered the respondent's representative's evidence inconsistent in several respects. The complaints of breach of contract, unauthorised deductions from wages (relating to deductions in March, April and August 2024) and holiday pay on termination were all well-founded.
The respondent was ordered to pay £17,920.39 in damages for breach of contract, £93.43 for unauthorised deductions, and £2,023.40 for unpaid accrued holiday, giving a total of £20,037.22.
Claims and outcomes
3 claims adjudicated| Claim type | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Upheld | — | £17,920 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Upheld | — | £93 |
| Holiday pay | Upheld | — | £2,023 |
Legal tests applied
5 referencesRemedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £20,037
Source document
Primary recordThe full judgment is available on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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