Claimant v Avant Partnership Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant notice pay for 4 days (8/10/24 to 11/10/24) following termination. This constituted an unlawful deduction from wages at the agreed daily rate of £88.92 net.
The tribunal determined that the claimant's claim for unlawful deduction in relation to holiday pay was not well founded and dismissed this aspect of the claim.
Facts
The claimant, Mr Johnson, was employed by Avant Partnership Limited until 7 October 2024. Following termination, the respondent failed to pay him for 4 days' notice period from 8 to 11 October 2024. The claimant also claimed unpaid holiday pay. The matter was heard remotely by video with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by a litigation consultant.
Decision
The tribunal upheld the claim for unpaid notice pay, awarding £355.68 net (4 days at £88.92 per day), finding this was an unlawful deduction from wages. However, the claim for holiday pay failed and was dismissed as not well founded.
Practical note
Employers must ensure notice pay is correctly calculated and paid following termination, as failure to do so will constitute an unlawful deduction from wages even for short periods.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6020534/2024
- Decision date
- 25 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No