Claimant v Mr Peter Watkins

The tribunal found the respondents made unauthorised deductions from the claimants' wages in November and December 2023. The claims were well-founded and the respondents did not attend to defend.

The complaints of breach of contract in relation to notice pay were well-founded. The respondents failed to provide the contractual notice periods ranging from 8 to 12 weeks depending on the claimant.

Under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996, the tribunal determined that each claimant was entitled to statutory redundancy payments. Awards varied based on length of service and age.

The complaints of unfair dismissal were well-founded. However, the tribunal found a 100% Polkey reduction as the claimants would have been fairly dismissed in any event. Compensation awarded only for failure to consult.

The respondents breached their duty to provide written statements of employment particulars. The tribunal found no exceptional circumstances to avoid an award and made awards of two weeks' gross pay to each claimant under section 38 Employment Act 2002.