Cases1308723/2023

Claimant v Buymyprint Limited (in liquidation)

7 August 2025Before Employment Judge C KnowlesBirminghamremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£20,597

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the claimant was an employee of the first respondent at the time it became insolvent with 13 years' service, and declared the first respondent liable to make a redundancy payment which is payable by the Secretary of State under s.166(2)(a) ERA 1996.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal declared under section 182 and 184(a) ERA 1996 that the Second Respondent ought to make a payment for arrears of pay, the claim being well founded under section 182 ERA 1996.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The tribunal declared under section 182 and 184(b) ERA 1996 that the Second Respondent ought to make a payment for notice pay, the claim being well founded under section 182 ERA 1996.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal declared under section 182 and 184(c) ERA 1996 that the Second Respondent ought to make a payment for holiday pay, the claim being well founded under section 182 ERA 1996.

Facts

The claimant had 13 years' service with Buymyprint Limited when it became insolvent and went into liquidation. A statutory week's pay was calculated at £542.31. The first respondent did not attend the hearing. The claimant brought claims against the Secretary of State for Business and Trade for statutory payments arising from the insolvency.

Decision

The tribunal found all claims well founded. The Secretary of State was ordered to pay redundancy pay of £10,575.05, arrears of pay of £1,410, notice pay of £6,507.72, and holiday pay of £2,104.12, totalling £20,596.89.

Practical note

This is a straightforward insolvency case where the tribunal granted all statutory payments from the National Insurance Fund following employer insolvency in accordance with ERA 1996 sections 182-184.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£6,508
Holiday pay£2,104
Arrears of pay£1,410
Redundancy pay£10,575

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.182ERA 1996 s.184ERA 1996 s.188ERA 1996 s.170(1)(a)ERA 1996 s.166(2)(a)

Case details

Case number
1308723/2023
Decision date
7 August 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Employment details

Service
13 years

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep