R Howell v Chimney Collapse Ltd (formerly known as Hotel Managers Ltd): 6012105/2025
JUDGMENT
[1]The claim was presented in the Manchester Employment Tribunal on 8 April 2025. The respondent has 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.[2]The proceedings are against the company Hotel managers Ltd which changed its name on 17 November 2025 to Chimney Collapse Limited company number 14486140. This judgment reflects the new name of the respondent company.[3]The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages is well-founded. The respondent has made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and must pay the claimant £1,372.80 gross.[4]The complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay is well-founded. The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of 2 weeks’ notice and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £316.80. This 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.[5]The complaint in respect of holiday pay is well-founded. The respondent was in breach in failing to pay the claimant for 50.41 hours of holiday accrued but not taken on the date the claimant’s employment ended. The respondent must pay the claimant £576.70 gross.[6]The respondent must pay the claimant £2,266.30 in total.[7]The claimant will be responsible for paying any tax liabilities arising out of the gross award if they receive the gross figure and tax is not deducted from source. Approved by: