Claimant v Noble Orr Limited t/a The Cutting Room
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant's complaint under section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 did not succeed and was dismissed by the tribunal.
The tribunal found the claimant was wrongfully dismissed. The respondent was ordered to pay damages of £914.91 net, representing the claimant's notice period entitlement which was not paid.
The tribunal found the dismissal was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent was ordered to pay a basic award and a compensatory award totalling £2,250.64.
Facts
Ms Ellinas brought claims against Noble Orr Limited trading as The Cutting Room for unlawful deduction of wages, wrongful dismissal, and unfair dismissal. The respondent did not attend or participate in the hearing. The tribunal heard evidence from the claimant in person.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unlawful deduction of wages claim but upheld both the wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal claims. The tribunal awarded £914.91 for notice pay and £2,250.64 compensation for unfair dismissal, comprising a basic award and modest compensatory award.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to engage with proceedings, a claimant appearing in person can still succeed on wrongful and unfair dismissal claims even where a wages claim fails, with awards reflecting appropriate notice and statutory entitlements.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8001098/2024
- Decision date
- 19 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No