Automated Summary
Key Facts
The claimant, Grace Ejiga, was unfairly dismissed by Olive Jar Digital Limited. The tribunal upheld her claims for wrongful dismissal (awarding £18,288.82 including ACAS uplift) and unauthorized pay deductions (awarding £3,300.19 including ACAS uplift) for the period 3-21 May 2024. Awards included basic (£2,800) and compensatory (£625) for unfair dismissal. The judgment excluded lost commission. The case was heard at London Central on 19-20 December 2024 before Employment Judge Lewis.
Issues
- The claimant was awarded £18,288.82 for wrongful dismissal, including net pay, pension contributions, and healthcare.
- The tribunal determined the claimant's dismissal was unfair.
- The claimant made unauthorised deductions from their pay for 3 - 21 May 2024, resulting in an award of £3,300.19.
Holdings
- For wrongful dismissal, the claimant is awarded £18,288.82, including £14,268 net pay + £3,567 ACAS uplift, £330.21 employer pension contribution + £82.55 ACAS uplift, and £32.85 healthcare + £8.21 ACAS uplift.
- The claim for wrongful dismissal (notice pay) is upheld.
- Unauthorised deductions from the claimant's pay were made for the period 3 - 21 May 2024.
- No figure for lost commission was included in the awards, as requested by the parties.
- For unauthorised deductions, the claimant is awarded £3,300.19, including £2,634.09 net pay + £658.52 ACAS uplift and £6.06 healthcare + £1.52 ACAS uplift (no pension loss as it was paid at the time).
- The claimant was unfairly dismissed.
- For unfair dismissal, the claimant is awarded a basic award of £2,800 and a compensatory award of £500 + 25% ACAS uplift = £625.
Remedies
- For wrongful dismissal, the claimant is awarded £18,288.82 (£14,268 net pay + £3567 ACAS uplift; £330.21 employer pension contribution + £82.55 ACAS uplift; £32.85 healthcare + £8.21 ACAS uplift).
- The claimant is awarded a basic award of £2,800 and a compensatory award of £500 + 25% ACAS uplift = £625 for unfair dismissal.
- For unauthorised deductions, the claimant is awarded £3,300.19 (£2,634.09 12 days net pay + £658.52 ACAS uplift; £6.06 healthcare + £1.52 ACAS uplift).
Monetary Damages
25014.01
Legal Principles
The tribunal upheld claims of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal (notice pay), and unauthorized deductions from pay. Awards were calculated based on statutory guidelines, including basic and compensatory awards, ACAS uplifts, and specific monetary calculations for net pay, pension contributions, and healthcare.
Judge Name
Employment Judge Lewis
Passage Text
- 3. The claimant made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's pay for the period 3 - 21 May 2024.
- 2. The claim for wrongful dismissal (notice pay) is upheld.
- 1. The claimant was unfairly dismissed.