Mr S Vaghela v British Gas Services Ltd: 2600526/2018
JUDGMENT
The unanimous judgment of the Employment Tribunal is that:-[1]The Claimant was dismissed in breach of contract. The Respondent is ordered to pay damages of £3,387.78 (net). Upon reconsideration, this part of the original judgment is revoked. There is no order or judgment for breach of contract. The complaint of breach of contract is dismissed upon an earlier withdrawal.[2]The complaint of direct age discrimination is dismissed.[3]The complaint of outstanding or unpaid deduction of wages in respect of holiday pay is dismissed.[4]The Claimant was unfairly dismissed but contributed to his dismissal. His basic and compensatory awards shall be reduced by 50%.[5]The issue of remedy is agreed. The Respondent shall pay to the Claimant a basic award of £3,734.25 (net).[6]The Respondent is ordered to pay to the Claimant a compensatory award of £19,966.00 (net). (Total award for unfair dismissal is therefore £23,700.25.) Page 1 of 2 Case No: 2600526/2018[7]The Recoupment Regulations do not apply.