P McGrath v The Essential Housewares Ltd: 3311138/2024
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant’s complaint that he was unfairly dismissed by the Respondent is well-founded.[2]The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant the sum of £49,784.50 which is calculated as follows: a) Basic award: £2800.00 b) Compensatory award: £46,984.50 which is calculated as follows: i) Loss of statutory rights: £350.00 ii) Loss of pension contributions (gross)1 £1295.13 iii) Loss of earnings (gross):2 £43,170.96. iv) Minus earnings in period looking for work (£3960.00) Based on employers contributions of 3%[2]Loss period 29 July 2024 – 9 June 2025 = 10 months and 11 days. £4166.00 agreed monthly salary x 10 = £41,660.00 + 11 days = £1510.96 = total = £43,170.96. Case No: 3311138/2024 Sub total £40,856.09 Plus 15% ACAS Uplift: £46,984.503 TOTAL: £49,784.50[3]The claimant did not claim benefits and the recoupment provisions do not apply.[4]Should any party consider that the above calculations are incorrect or an award should have been made on a net rather than gross basis, they have permission to seek reconsideration within 14 days of receipt of this judgment. Any application for reconsideration to be referred to Employment Judge Gardner if possible. Approved by