Automated Summary
Key Facts
The employment tribunal case involved Miss C Sanders (claimant) and Douglas Logistics Ltd (respondent, formerly Utterly Rawsome Ltd). Key agreements include: (1) Douglas Logistics Ltd is the correct respondent and employer; (2) claims against Mr B Glendinning and Utterlicious Ltd are dismissed on withdrawal; (3) the claimant's unauthorised wage deductions claim is dismissed on withdrawal; (4) the respondent admitted liability for unauthorised holiday pay deductions and agreed to pay £322 (gross) to the claimant; (5) the respondent agreed the claimant is entitled to a redundancy payment of £774.38 under the Employment Rights Act 1996. The judgment was given orally on 31 January 2025 and sent to parties on 24 February 2025.
Issues
- The parties agreed the Claimant is entitled to £774.38 as a redundancy payment under section 163 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
- The Claimant agreed she was not employed by Mr B Glendinning or Utterlicious Ltd, leading to dismissal of claims against them on withdrawal.
- The Respondent acknowledged the holiday pay complaint was well-founded, admitting unauthorised wage deductions for accrued but untaken holidays. The parties agreed to a £322 gross payment, with the Claimant responsible for taxes.
- The Claimant's claim of unauthorised deductions from wages was dismissed on withdrawal.
- The parties agreed that Douglas Logistics Ltd (formerly Utterly Rawsome Ltd) is the correct Respondent to the Claim and was the Claimant's employer.
Holdings
- The Claimant agrees that she was not employed by Mr B Glendinning or Utterlicious Ltd and the claims against them are therefore dismissed on withdrawal.
- The Claimant's claim of unauthorised deductions from wages is dismissed on withdrawal.
- The Respondent agrees that the complaint in respect of holiday pay is well-founded, that the Respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the Claimant's wages by failing to pay the Claimant for holidays accrued but not taken on the date the Claimant's employment ended. The Claimant and the Respondent agree that the Respondent shall therefore pay the claimant £322 (this is the gross amount). The Claimant is responsible for paying any tax or National Insurance.
- The parties agree that Douglas Logistics Ltd (formerly Utterly Rawsome Ltd) is the correct Respondent to the Claim and was the Claimant's employer.
- The Respondent and the Claimant agree that the Claimant is entitled to £774.38 as a redundancy payment under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996.
Remedies
- The Respondent agrees that the complaint in respect of holiday pay is well-founded, that the Respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the Claimant's wages by failing to pay the Claimant for holidays accrued but not taken on the date the Claimant's employment ended. The Claimant and the Respondent agree that the Respondent shall therefore pay the claimant £322 (this is the gross amount). The Claimant is responsible for paying any tax or National Insurance.
- The Respondent and the Claimant agree that the Claimant is entitled to £774.38 as a redundancy payment under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996.
Monetary Damages
1096.38
Cited Statute
Employment Rights Act 1996
Judge Name
Employment Judge Woodhead
Passage Text
- 4. The Respondent agrees that the complaint in respect of holiday pay is well-founded, that the Respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the Claimant's wages by failing to pay the Claimant for holidays accrued but not taken on the date the Claimant's employment ended. The Claimant and the Respondent agree that the Respondent shall therefore pay the claimant £322 (this is the gross amount). The Claimant is responsible for paying any tax or National Insurance.
- 5. The Respondent and the Claimant agree that the Claimant is entitled to £774.38 as a redundancy payment under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996.