Mrs J Baldock v My Kindergarten Ltd: 3300248/2017
JUDGMENT
The respondent having failed to respond to the claim, it is appropriate to make a default judgment.[1]The claim of unfair dismissal succeeds.[2]The claim of breach of contract (notice pay) succeeds.[3]The claim for unlawful deduction of wages succeeds.[4]The respondent is ordered to pay to the claimant the following sums by way of compensation: Unfair dismissal: Basic award: 9 weeks x 1.5 x £250 = £3,375.00 Compensatory award: Loss of statutory rights = £450.00 No further loss is awarded as the place of work closed down. Notice pay: 9 weeks @ £214.39 = £1929.51 Unlawful deduction of wages: 2 weeks wages = £428.78 Total = £6183.29[5]Costs: Case Number: 3300248/2017 The respondent is ordered to pay to the claimant the sum of £250 representing the cost of pursuing these claims.