Mr I Bates v SMDG Coachworks Ltd: 2305632/2024
JUDGMENT
[1]The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages is well-founded. The respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages in April and May 2024.[2]The respondent shall pay the claimant £1,520, which is the gross sum deducted. The claimant is responsible for the payment of any tax or National Insurance. Pension Contributions[3]The complaint of failure to make pension contributions is well-founded. The respondent failed to make contributions amounting to £660 in 2024.[4]The respondent shall pay the claimant £660 to compensate the claimant for financial loss attributable to the failure to make such contributions. Case number: 2305632/2024 Notice Pay[5]The complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay is well-founded.[6]The respondent shall pay the claimant £2,279.76 as damages for breach of contract. This figure has been calculated using gross pay to reflect the likelihood that the claimant will have to pay tax on it as Post Employment Notice Pay. Holiday Pay[7]The complaint in respect of holiday pay is dismissed. Redundancy Payment[8]Under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996 it is determined that the claimant is entitled to a redundancy payment of £3,150. Unfair Dismissal[9]The complaint of unfair dismissal is dismissed. Employer’s counterclaim[10]The respondent’s counterclaim is dismissed on withdrawal. Approved by: Employment Judge Lumby 6 August 2025 Note Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing. Written reasons will not be provided unless a party asked for them at the hearing or a party makes a written request within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision.