Decision date
16 May 2024
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Young
Case Summary
The claims for wrongful dismissal, unlawful deduction of wages in respect of the Claimant’s professional subscription, and breach of contract regarding private medical expenses were dismissed. The Respondent's application for costs was refused.
Why this outcome?
Claim not well-foundedThe claims were dismissed on their merits following consideration of the evidence, as the tribunal did not find the claims to be well-founded.
Key Issues
- •wrongful dismissal
- •unlawful deduction of wages
- •breach of contract
Decision Text
Case No: 3308087/2023 10.2 Judgment - rule 61 February 2018 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms Samantha Palihakkara Respondent: NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd Heard at: Watford Employment Tribunal On: 8 February 2024 Before: Employment Judge Young Representation Claimant: Litigant in person Respondent: Mr Matthew Rudd (Counsel) PRELIMINARY HEARING IN PUBLIC JUDGMENT The judgment of the Tribunal is as follows: 1. The complaints of wrongful dismissal and unlawful deduction of wages in respect of the Claimant’s professional subscription are struck out under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(a) because they have no reasonable prospect of success. The complaints are dismissed. 2. The Claimant’s complaint of breach of contract in respect of private medical expenses is subject to a deposit order. 3. The Respondent’s application for costs is refused. _____________________________ Employment Judge Young Date 9 February 2024 Case No: 3308087/2023 10.2 Judgment - rule 61 February 2018 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 21 February 2024 FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case. Recording and Transcription Please note that if a…
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Case Details
- Claimant
- Ms S Palihakkara
- Case No.
- 3308087/2023
- Tribunal
- Employment Tribunal
- Level
- First instance
- Decision
- 16 May 2024
- Published
- 5 July 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Young
- Representation
- Litigant in person
Registered Company
- Company name
- NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
- Company number
- 00968498
- Industry
- Technology & Telecoms
- Status
- active