Mr C Casmiro v Woodchop Catering Services Ltd: 6015108/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 6015108/2024
Mr C CasmiroClaimantWoodchop Catering Services LtdRespondent
Employment Judge C SharpIn person for claimantNot in attendance for respondentDate 12 February 2025

JUDGMENT

[1]The Tribunal did not apply Rule 47 despite the absence of the Respondent as evidence was required in respect of quantifying the claims and finding disputed facts;[2]The Claimant’s claim for unauthorised deduction from wages is not well-founded and is dismissed.[3]The Claimant’s claim of wrongful dismissal is well-founded. However, it is dealt with under the unfair dismissal claim and no further compensation is due;[4]The Claimant’s claim of breach of contract is well founded. The Respondent must pay the Claimant £100 in respect of the unpaid clothing allowance due in May 2024;[5]The Claimant’s claim for accrued unpaid holiday leave is well founded. The Respondent must pay £233.34 (gross) to the Claimant;[6]The Claimant’s claim for a statutory redundancy award is well founded. The Respondent must pay to the Claimant £3500.16; 1 of 2 Case Number: 6015108/24[7]The Claimant’s claim of unfair dismissal is well founded. No basic award is made due to the redundancy award. The compensatory award is £350 for loss of statutory rights and 4 weeks’ net notice pay of £1912.76 (the Norton Tool principle was applied). The Respondent must pay the Claimant £2262.76.[8]The Recoupment provisions do not apply. Approved by