Miss S Marson v Chaucer Logistics Ltd: 3205914/2021
JUDGMENT
Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 – Rule 21[1]The claim was issued in the London East Employment Tribunals on 9 September 2021. The respondent has failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge has decided that a determination can properly be made of the claim, or part of it, in accordance with rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure.[2]The respondent discriminated against the Claimant because of her race and to her detriment by the comments it made to her during a job interview as set out at paragraph 8 of the ET1 form.[3]The remedy to which the claimant is entitled will be determined at a Remedy Hearing. Employment Judge Moor Dated: 25 March 2022 Case No: 3205914/2021 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss S Marson Respondent: Chaucer Logistics Limited Heard at: East London Hearing Centre (in public by video) On: 21 April 2022 Before: Employment Judge Moor Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Did not attend REMEDY JUDGMENT It is the judgment of the Employment Tribunal that the Respondent is ordered to pay to the Claimant the total sum of £11,356.16 this comprises: Compensation for injured feelings of £6,000. Interest on injury to feelings of £487.89. Compensation for financial loss of £4,678.56.[4]Interest on financial loss of £189.71. The appendix hereto sets out the calculation. Employment Judge Moor 21 April 2022 Case No: 3205914/2021 2 Appendix Calculation of Award Injury to feelings award £6,000.00[2]Interest on injured feelings From date of discrimination to today 15 April 2021 to 21 April 2022 (371 days) At the Judgment Act Rate of 8% per annum: 371/365 x 8% x 6000 = £487.89[3]Financial Loss: 75% of net lost earnings at £8.00 per hour at 40 hours a week for 5 months i.e. 21.66 weeks. Gross loss of 8 x 40 per week = £320 gross £288 net Net loss = 288 x 21.66 x 75% = £4,678.56[4]Interest on financial loss from mid-point of above period 185 days 185/365 x 8% x 4678.56 = £189.71 Total award 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = £11,356.16