Ms K Hughes v Mrs L Davies T/a Wow Hair Company: 1600704/2023

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 1600704/2023
Ms K HughesClaimantMrs L Davies T/a Wow Hair CompanyRespondent
Employment Judge W BradyIn person for claimantDate 23 October 2023

JUDGMENT

[1]The Claimant’s claim for unfair dismissal is well-founded.[2]The Respondent was in breach of contract by dismissing the claim with only 2 weeks’ notice when the contract required 4 weeks’ notice.[3]The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant the following:[4]The Respondent shall pay to the Claimant compensation for unfair dismissal of £2932[5]The above sum comprises of the following:a. £608 Basic Award grossb. £1824 Compensatory award grossc. Loss of statutory rights £500.00[6]Less Polkey reduction 0 %[7]The Respondent is also ordered to pay to the Claimant 2 weeks’ Notice Pay £304[8]Total amount £3236.00[9]The Claimant has been in receipt of Universal Credit and is under a duty to notify the DWP of the award. 10.2 Judgment - rule 61 February 2018 Case No: 1600704/2023[10]The Employment Protection (Recoupment of Benefit) Regulations 1996 apply to this award. The prescribed element is £1824.00. The prescribed period is 30th March 2023 to 23rd October 2023. The total monetary award is £3236.00. The amount to be paid to the claimant, pending recoupment of benefit, is £1412.