Claimant v Western Turville Golf Club Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair, likely on procedural grounds or because redundancy was not a genuine reason. The claimant was dismissed without proper process on 8 January 2024.
The claimant was entitled to 10 weeks' statutory minimum notice but was dismissed without any notice. This constituted a breach of contract.
The tribunal determined under section 163 ERA 1996 that the claimant is entitled to a statutory redundancy payment, indicating the dismissal was by reason of redundancy.
The tribunal dismissed the age discrimination claim, finding no evidence that age was a factor in the dismissal or treatment of the claimant.
The tribunal dismissed the holiday pay claim, finding either no outstanding holiday pay was due or the claim was not established on the evidence.
The tribunal dismissed the claim for deductions from wages, finding no unlawful deductions were made from the claimant's pay.
Facts
Mrs Phipps was employed by Omega Leisure Management Ltd and was dismissed without notice on 8 January 2024. She was entitled to 10 weeks' statutory minimum notice but received none. The first respondent, Western Turville Golf Club Ltd, was actually dissolved in 2016 and was not the true employer. The claimant brought claims including unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, redundancy pay, age discrimination, holiday pay, and unlawful deduction of wages.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on her claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and redundancy pay. It dismissed her claims for age discrimination, holiday pay, and unlawful deductions from wages. The second respondent was ordered to pay statutory redundancy payment of £3,984.75, notice pay of £2,415 net, and a compensatory award of £6,279.06.
Practical note
Even where a claimant succeeds on core dismissal claims, discrimination claims require separate evidential foundations and will be dismissed if not established.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3302798/2024
- Decision date
- 25 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No