Case 8000274/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr N Crombie v Principal Building Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 8000274/2025
- Decision date
- 29 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge E Mannion
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr N Crombie
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningNo response was presented to the claim, and Employment Judge E Mannion issued judgment on the available material under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £7,001.57 net.
The tribunal also found that the claimant had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £9,230.76, described as 4 weeks' gross pay at £2,307.69 per week. It further found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered £2,093.76 gross, representing 8 days' holiday pay at £261.72 per day.
In addition, the tribunal found that the respondent had failed to repay a loan advanced by the claimant, which the respondent had acknowledged needed to be repaid, and ordered payment of £5,000. The respondent was permitted to deduct income tax and employee National Insurance contributions from items 2, 3 and 4 if required by law, with payment of the balance to satisfy the judgment.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded 4 weeks' gross pay at £2,307.69 per week. | Upheld | — | £9,231 |
| Holiday pay | The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay holiday entitlement and awarded 8 days' holiday pay at £261.72 per day. | Upheld | — | £2,094 |
| Breach of contract | The tribunal found the respondent failed to repay a loan advanced by the claimant, which the respondent had acknowledged needed to be repaid. | Upheld | — | £5,000 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £7,001.57 net. | Upheld | — | £7,002 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £23,326
- across all upheld claims
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