Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was wrongfully dismissed. The respondent failed to provide proper notice or payment in lieu of notice as required by the contract of employment, resulting in damages equivalent to one month's gross pay.
The tribunal found that the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment by failing to pay commission that was contractually due. The tribunal awarded £200.00 in damages representing the unpaid commission owed to the claimant.
Facts
Mr Williamson was employed by Pic PR, a PR company. He was dismissed without proper notice and without payment of commission that was contractually owed to him. His gross monthly pay was £2,916.67. The claimant brought claims for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract regarding unpaid commission of £200.00.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims. The respondent was ordered to pay damages for wrongful dismissal equivalent to one month's gross pay (£2,916.67) and damages for breach of contract regarding unpaid commission (£200.00), totalling £3,116.67.
Practical note
Employers must honour contractual notice periods and commission entitlements or face liability for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 4.6 weeks' gross pay
Case details
- Case number
- 1400213/2024
- Decision date
- 11 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Pic PR
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Employment details
- Salary band
- £30,000–£40,000
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No