Mr N Norcross v Pais Franchise Ltd T/a Papa Johns Preston: 2416678/2018
JUDGMENT
[3]The name of the respondent is changed to the correct name, Pais Franchise Limited t/a Papa Johns Preston.[4]The claimant's claim of unfair dismissal is well founded and succeeds.[5]The claimant’s dismissal was procedurally unfair and the Polkey principles apply[6]Had a fair procedure been followed the claimant would have been dismissed in any event, and the Tribunal make a 100% deduction to the claimant's compensatory award.[7]The claimant contributed to his own dismissal by culpable and blameworthy conduct to the extent of 50%[8]The claimant is entitled to a basic award based on his age at the date of dismissal and his length of service. This is calculated by 3 weeks gross pay @ 250 per week reduced by 50% to reflect the extent to which the claimant contributed to his own dismissal by culpable or blameworthy conduct.[9]The award made to the claimant by the Tribunal is £375 which is payable by the respondent.