O B F Bartolomeu v Palmers Patisserie Manufacturing Ltd and Others: 2401822/2025
JUDGMENT
[1]The claim was presented in the Manchester Employment Tribunal on 19 May 2025. The respondents have failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge has decided that a determination can properly be made of the claim, or part of it, in accordance with rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.[2]The claimant has identified the first respondent as his employer. The claims against the second and third respondents are, therefore, dismissed.[3]The first respondent has made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and must pay the claimant £3,144.33 gross.[4]The first respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £625.00 gross.[5]The unfair constructive dismissal complaint against the first respondent is well-founded. The claimant was unfairly dismissed.[6]The first respondent shall pay the claimant the following sums in relation to the claim for unfair constructive dismissal:a. A basic award of £1,875.00b. A compensatory award of £975.00 calculated as follows: i. Loss of earnings between date of dismissal and start of new employment: 1 week @ £625.00 ii. Loss of statutory rights: £350.00[7]The Employment Protection (Recoupment of Benefits) Regulations 1996 do not apply to the award of compensation for unfair dismissal.[8]The first respondent must pay the claimant £6,619.33 in total.[9]The hearing listed on 10/9/2026 and 11/9/2026 is cancelled. Approved by: