Miss K Smethurst v Sircus Ltd: 6003002/2025
JUDGMENT
Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 – Rule 22[1]The respondent has failed to present a valid response on time to these claims and a determination can properly be made of the claims in accordance with rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.[2]The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages is well-founded. The respondent has made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and is ordered to pay the claimant the gross sum of £160.[3]The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent is ordered to pay damages to the claimant in the gross sum of £2,400. This figure has been calculated using gross pay to reflect the likelihood that the claimant will have to pay tax on it as Post Employment Notice Pay.[4]The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £3,000.[5]The complaint in respect of holiday pay is well-founded. The respondent failed to pay the claimant in accordance with regulation 16 (1) of the Working Time Regulations 1998. The respondent shall pay the claimant £560.The claimant is responsible for paying any tax or National Insurance.[6]The total amount payable by the respondent to the claimant under this judgment is £6,120.00.[7]The hearing listed on 5 June 2025 is cancelled. Approved by