Claimant v Lincs Recycling (2024) Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages. The employer failed to pay wages owed to the claimant in the amount of £3,294.72 gross, in breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The claimant was dismissed without proper notice. The tribunal found the respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment by failing to provide notice or payment in lieu of notice, awarding one week's pay of £366.08.
The respondent failed to pay accrued but untaken holiday pay to the claimant upon termination of employment. The tribunal awarded £366.08 representing the claimant's unpaid holiday entitlement under the Working Time Regulations 1998.
Facts
Mr Jessop brought claims against his former employer Lincs Recycling (2024) Ltd for unlawful deduction of wages, breach of contract in relation to notice, and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent was represented by its director David Cutten at the hearing held remotely via CVP. The claimant appeared in person without legal representation.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £3,294.72 in unlawfully deducted wages, £366.08 for breach of contract regarding notice, and £366.08 for unpaid holiday entitlement, totalling £4,026.88.
Practical note
Employers must ensure full payment of wages, proper notice, and accrued holiday pay on termination to avoid liability for basic contractual and statutory employment rights breaches.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2601807/2024
- 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