Cases3307801/2023

Claimant v MBS Stoneworks Limited

1 April 2025Before Employment Judge FrenchWatfordin person

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£19,253

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the period 1 May 2023 to 22 May 2023. The claimant was entitled to £1359.00 gross which had been wrongfully deducted.

Wrongful Dismissalsucceeded

The tribunal found the claimant was wrongfully dismissed and entitled to notice pay. The respondent failed to provide proper notice and the claimant was awarded his statutory entitlement to notice pay calculated at £5436.00 gross.

Redundancy Paysucceeded

Under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996, the tribunal determined that the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment. The claimant satisfied the statutory requirements for redundancy pay and was awarded £12,457.50.

Unfair Dismissalwithdrawn

Withdrawn by claimant.

Facts

Mr Gjini was employed by MBS Stoneworks Limited and Stone Cut Ltd until 22 May 2023. The respondent made unauthorised deductions from his wages totaling £1359.00 during the period 1-22 May 2023. He was dismissed without proper notice and was entitled to redundancy pay. The respondents failed to attend the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found all financial claims succeeded. The claimant was awarded £1359.00 for unlawful deductions, £5436.00 for notice pay, and £12,457.50 for statutory redundancy payment, totaling £19,252.50. Both respondents are jointly and severally liable. The unfair dismissal claim was withdrawn.

Practical note

Where respondents fail to attend a hearing, claimants can succeed on well-founded claims for unpaid wages, notice pay and redundancy, with joint and several liability applying to multiple respondent companies.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£5,436
Redundancy pay£12,458
Unpaid wages£1,359

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.163

Case details

Case number
3307801/2023
Decision date
1 April 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
construction
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep