01280_11IT
THE INDUSTRIAL TRIBUNALS
CASE REF: 1280/11
CLAIMANT: Anne McBride
RESPONDENT: Forward Learning
DECISION
The unanimous decision of the tribunal is that the claimant is:-
(a) entitled to unpaid wages of £617.99;
(b) entitled to holiday pay of £190.15; and
(c) entitled to notice pay of £237.69;
Constitution of Tribunal:
Chairman: Mr P Kinney
Members: Miss E Gilmartin
Mr J Foster
Appearances:
The claimant appeared in person and represented herself.
The respondent did not appear and had not filed a response.
Facts
1. The claimant was employed by the respondent from 6 January 2011 until her employment ended on 9 March 2011.
2. At the date of termination of the employment the claimant’s gross weekly wage was £326.92 and her net weekly wage was £237.69.
3. The claimant’s employment ceased when s/he dismissed with immediate effect. No dismissal procedure whatsoever was followed by the respondent. The respondent has ceased trading but has not become insolvent within the terms of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.
4. The claimant makes claims for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay. She seeks 2.6 weeks’ wages and four days’ holiday pay
5. After hearing the evidence of the claimant, the tribunal is satisfied her claims are well-founded. The tribunal makes the following awards:-
(a) Unpaid wages
The claimant is entitled to 2.6 weeks’ wages. This is based on net wages. The claimant is therefore entitled to £617.99.
(b) Holiday pay
The claimant is entitled to four days’ holiday pay. This is based on her net weekly wage. The claimant is entitled to £190.15.
(d) Notice pay
The claimant is entitled to one week’s notice pay based on her net weekly wage. The claimant is therefore entitled to £237.69.
6. This is a relevant decision for the purposes of the Industrial Tribunals (Interest) Order (Northern Ireland) 1990.
Chairman:
Date and place of hearing: 4 January 2012, Belfast
Date decision recorded in register and issued to parties: