Mr J Higginson v Roanza Solutions Ltd (in administration): 2416618/2019

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS

Case No 2416618/2019

Between

Mr J HigginsonClaimant

Roanza Solutions Ltd (in administration)Respondent

Before

Judge Brian Doyle

In person for claimant

Not in attendance or represented for respondent

Date 19 April 2021

JUDGMENT

[1]The claimant’s complaints of(1) wrongful dismissal;

(2) unfair dismissal contrary to sections 98, 100 and 103A of the Employment Rights Act 1996; and

(3) detriments contrary to sections 44(1)(c) and 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 are well-founded and the claim is upheld.

[2]The respondent is ordered to pay to the claimant compensation in the total sum of £29,945.30 calculated as set out below: Wrongful dismissal 10 September 2019 to 29 October 2019 7 weeks’ notice pay @ £478.62 net per week = £3,350.34 Unfair dismissal basic award Employed 3 September 2012 to 10 September 2019 Aged 24 years old at relevant date Gross weekly wage of £626.31 (capped at £525.00) 4.5 weeks @ £525.00 = £2,362.50 Unfair dismissal compensatory award Loss of statutory rights = £500.00 Past loss of earnings after notice period – 30 October 2019 to 2 January 2020 – 11 weeks @ £478.62 net per week = £5,264.82 Case Number: 2416618/2019 (V) 2 3 January 2020-19 April 2021 – 66 weeks @ £15.62 net per week (difference in pay of £478.62-£463.00) = £1,030.92 Future loss of earnings – 3 years @ £15.62 net per week (difference in pay of £478.62-£463.00) = £2,436.72 Injury to feelings Award towards the middle of the middle Vento band (Presidential Guidance April 2019) = £15,000.00.

[3]The recoupment regulations do not apply to the award.

[4]The Tribunal has not made an award in respect of personal injury or other heads of loss, as claimed in the claimant’s schedule of loss, but the claimant may apply for reconsideration of the award in accordance with the requirements of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 if any such award can be supported by evidence and argument. _____________________________ Judge Brian Doyle Date: 19 April 2021