Claimant v Dragon Football Academy Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant for 10.5 days worked during August 2023 at a daily rate of £86.53, constituting an unlawful deduction from wages.
The tribunal concluded that the respondent failed to pay the claimant notice pay in the amount of £432.75 gross, which was a breach of the employment contract.
Facts
Miss Emily Nuttall brought claims against Dragon Football Academy Limited for unpaid wages and notice pay. She worked 10.5 days in August 2023 for which she was not paid at her daily rate of £86.53. Her employment ended without receiving proper notice payment.
Decision
The tribunal upheld both claims. The claimant succeeded in her claim for unpaid wages for August 2023 and her claim for notice pay. The respondent was ordered to pay £908.57 for unpaid wages and £432.75 for notice pay, totaling £1,341.32 gross.
Practical note
Employers must pay employees for all days worked and provide proper notice pay upon termination, regardless of company size or sector.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2409672/2023
- Decision date
- 17 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No