Mr R McDowell v The Wilcove Inn Ltd: 1401070/2019

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 1401070/2019Venue CHAMBERS AT PlymouthHearing 22 May 2019 THE TIME FOR PRESENTING A RESPONSE HAVING EXPIRED AND NO VALID RESPONSE HAVING BEEN PRESENTED JUDGMENT UNDER RULE 21 1. The claimant was unfairly dismissed; and 2. The claimant’s claim for breach of contract succeeds in respect of his notice pay; and 3. The appropriate remedy will be determined at the hearing on 14 June 2019. JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL HELD AT Plymouth ON 14 June 2019 Representation: Claimant: In person, assisted by Mr Crago Respondent: No response entered; Mr Donlin attended JUDGMENT ON REMEDY 1. The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant compensation for unfair dismissal in the sum of £2,846.56. This consists of a basic award of £3,150.00 (£450.00 x 7) and a compensatory award of £196.56, which consists only of expenses to attend a job assessment. The claimant does not seek any loss of earnings and The Recoupment Regulations do not apply. The claimant gives credit for £500.00 already received. 2. The respondent is also ordered to pay the claimant compensation for breach of contract in respect of the balance of four weeks of his seven weeks’ notice (until his subsequent employment) in the net sum of £1,452.00 (4 x £363.00).
Between
Mr R McDowellClaimantThe Wilcove Inn LtdRespondent
Before
Employment Judge N J Roper DatedIn person for claimantDate 22 May 2019

JUDGMENT

[2]The claimant’s claim for breach of contract succeeds in respect of his notice pay; and[3]The appropriate remedy will be determined at the hearing on 14 June 2019.[1]The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant compensation for unfair dismissal in the sum of £2,846.56. This consists of a basic award of £3,150.00 (£450.00 x 7) and a compensatory award of £196.56, which consists only of expenses to attend a job assessment. The claimant does not seek any loss of earnings and The Recoupment Regulations do not apply. The claimant gives credit for £500.00 already received.[2]The respondent is also ordered to pay the claimant compensation for breach of contract in respect of the balance of four weeks of his seven weeks’ notice (until his subsequent employment) in the net sum of £1,452.00 (4 x £363.00).