Mr A Chacha v Connect Civil Engineering Ltd: 2404945/2017
JUDGMENT
The Claimant is awarded compensation in the sum of £17,812.00, comprising:[1]A basic award in the sum of £1,350;[2]A compensatory award in the sum of £6,770 uplifted to £8,462.00 pursuant to Labour and Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, s. 207A.[3]An award for unlawful deduction from wages in the sum of £8,000.REASONS
[1]The Claimant was employed from October 2014 to 23 March 2018. He had three compete years of service at the date of termination. He was 28 years old. He was earning £450 gross per week. His average take home pay was £370 per week.[2]On 21 March 2017 the Claimant was involved in a road accident for which, it seems, he was responsible. The van that he was driving belonged to the Respondent. The van was damaged. The respondent unlawfully deducted £8,000 from the Claimant’s net pay.[3]The Claimant has not claimed benefits since he was dismissed. Therefore, no issue of recoupment arises. He has had a series of jobs held for short periods. His claim is limited to the period from dismissal to 14 September 2018.