Claimant v Lincs Recycling (2024) Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages. The claimant was awarded £4,118.40 gross representing wages that were improperly withheld.
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent failed to provide proper notice or payment in lieu, entitling the claimant to one week's notice pay of £457.60.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant her accrued but untaken holiday entitlement. The claimant was awarded £457.60 representing unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
Miss Katie Robinson brought claims against her former employer Lincs Recycling (2024) Ltd for unlawful deduction of wages, breach of contract in relation to notice, and failure to pay accrued holiday entitlement. The case was heard at Lincoln Employment Tribunal with the claimant appearing in person and the respondent represented by its director, David Cutten.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all three claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £4,118.40 for unlawful deduction of wages, £457.60 for failure to provide notice, and £457.60 for unpaid holiday entitlement, totalling £5,033.60.
Practical note
Employers must ensure proper payment of wages, provide contractual notice or payment in lieu, and pay accrued holiday entitlement upon termination to avoid liability for breach of basic employment obligations.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2601861/2024
- Decision date
- 28 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No