Ms V Garnett v Smilesite Ltd: 2406864/2023
JUDGMENT
[1]The respondent made an unlawful deduction from the claimant’s wages.[2]The claimant was entitled to receive payment from the respondent in the gross sum of £2,071.86 (£12.75/hour x 32.5 hours x 5 weeks) - £308.20 (the cost to replace the damaged equipment), that being the gross sum of £1,763.68.[3]The claimant received £0 payment for the period in question. The respondent thus made a deduction from the claimant’s wage and is ordered to pay the gross sum of £1,763.68.[4]As the figure above is calculated on a gross basis, the claimant may receive a lesser sum if the respondent satisfies any statutory deductions before satisfying the judgment. If tax and national insurance is not accounted for by the respondent, the responsibility for such will be with the claimant.[5]The claimant has two duplicate claims with the Employment Tribunal. These being under case numbers 2408849/2023 and 2408860/2023. These claims are dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant. Separate judgments to that affect have been issued. Withdrawal of these duplicate claims do not affect this judgment.