Claimant v SMDG Coachworks Limited

The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages in April and May 2024, totalling £1,520 gross. These deductions were not authorised and constituted unlawful deductions under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make required pension contributions amounting to £660 in 2024, causing the claimant financial loss for which compensation was awarded.

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract by failing to pay proper notice pay. Damages of £2,279.76 were awarded, calculated on a gross basis to reflect that it would be taxed as Post Employment Notice Pay.

The tribunal dismissed the claimant's complaint in respect of holiday pay. No reasons are provided in the judgment as reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Under section 163 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, the tribunal determined that the claimant was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment of £3,150, indicating the claimant's dismissal was by reason of redundancy.

The tribunal dismissed the complaint of unfair dismissal. While the dismissal was by reason of redundancy (as evidenced by the redundancy payment award), the tribunal found that the dismissal was fair, likely because proper redundancy procedures were followed.