Employment Tribunals

Case Number: 3301169/2021 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr A Basra Respondent: GMS Technology Limited Heard at: Watford, by CVP On: 1 December 2022 Before: Employment Judge Maxwell Appearances For the claimant: in person For the respondent: no attendance JUDGMENT 1. The Claimant is entitled to £325 with respect to unlawful deductions for the shortfall in pay he received on 1 October 2020 2. The Claimant is entitled to £305 as damages for breach of contract. The total sum due to the Claimant is £630. REASONS 1. On 1 October 2020, the Claimant was paid £1,000, when he was entitled to receive £1,325 for the previous month. 2. The Claimant was then summarily dismissed. The Respondent promised to give him 1 week’s pay in that regard. This was described as “gardener’s leave” although it was more properly pay in lieu of notice. EJ Maxwell Date: 1 December 2022 Sent to the parties on: 18.12.2022 For the Tribunal Office: GDJ