Mr J Donnelly v E Kirkham and Alfateq Ltd: 3308995/2024 and Others
JUDGMENT
[1]The claim was presented in the Watford Employment Tribunal on 4 September 2024. The Respondents have 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 22 of the Rules of Procedure. Today’s hearing was converted to a final hearing under Rule 48.[2]The proceedings against the First Respondent fail and are dismissed as I find that the Second Respondent was the Claimant’s employer.[3]The Second Respondent has made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and must pay the claimant £4460 gross.[4]The Claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the Second Respondent must pay damages to the Claimant of £515.[5]The complaint of whistleblowing detriment is dismissed upon withdrawal.[6]The Second Respondent must pay the claimant £4,975 in total. Approved by: