Mr J Allison v Poundland Ltd: 3200466/2017
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant was unfairly dismissed. The reason for dismissal was:1.1 carrying out functions as a trade union health and safety representative (s. 100 (1) (b) ERA); and1.2 taking steps to protect himself and others from imminent danger (s.100 (1) (e) ERA); and1.3 making a protected disclosure on 22nd December 2016.[2]The Respondent shall pay the following sums to the Claimant:2.1 A basic award of £5,970 (being the minimum payable under s 101(1)(b))2.2 A compensatory award of £18,355 comprising:(i) Loss of earnings from 23rd January 2017 to 23rd August 2017, 30 weeks at @438 a week: £13,140(ii) Loss of statutory rights: £350(iii) Uplift for failure to follow ACAS Code on Disciplinary and Grievances@25%: £4865. Case Number: 3200466/2017[3]The Claimant obtained employment at a higher pay on 23rd August 2017. He claimed universal credit of £84 a week from 19th April 2017 for 18 weeks, (£1512).[4]For recoupment purposes;(a) monetary award £24,325;(b) prescribed element £1512;(c) period of prescribed element 19/4/17 to 22/8/17. The excess of the monetary award over the prescribed element is £ 22,813.