Mr J Patterson v Splend Ltd: 3303108/2024
JUDGMENT
[1]The claimant was not an employee with the respondent between October 2019 and October 2021 (but was an employee between October 2021 and December 2023).[2]The claimant was dismissed for a reason relating to his conduct.[3]That dismissal was procedurally unfair.[4]If a fair procedure had been followed the claimant would have been fairly dismissed one month later.[5]The respondent unreasonably failed to follow the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures and an increase of 20% is added to the awards below.[6]The claimant is awarded the following sums, to which the recoupment regulations do not apply:-(1) Basic Award 2 x £643 £1286 Plus 20% £257.20 £1543.20 Case Number: 3307249/18(2) Compensatory award One month’s net loss £557.33 Loss of statutory rights £300 £587.33 Plus 20% £117.46 £704.79 Total sum to be paid to the claimant by the respondent £2247.99[7]The respondent is ordered to pay that sum to the claimant.