A & J Menswear (Retail) Ltd v Jacobs (Unlawful Deduction from Wages : no sub-topic) [2011] UKEAT 0375_11_3011 (30 November 2011)

A & J Menswear (Retail) Ltd v Jacobs (Unlawful Deduction from Wages : no sub-topic) [2011] UKEAT 0375_11_3011 (30 November 2011)

The Employment Judge was entitled to conclude, on the evidence, that the Claimant was instructed not to return to work, was still employed, and was entitled to pay for the suspension and notice period as there was no contractual provision for unpaid suspension and she was ready and willing to work.

Citation
[2011] UKEAT 0375_11_3011
Parties
Appellant/respondent Below: A & J Menswear (Retail) Ltd; Respondent/claimant Below: Mrs M G Jacobs
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Notice and Pay in Lieu, Damages for Breach of Contract

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Parties

A & J Menswear (Retail) Ltd

Appellant/respondent Below

Mrs M G Jacobs

Respondent/claimant Below

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment

  1. 1 Whether wages were unlawfully withheld during suspension and notice period
  2. 2 Whether the claimant gave one month's notice and was entitled to pay for that period

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Judge was entitled to conclude, on the evidence, that the Claimant was instructed not to return to work, was still employed, and was entitled to pay for the suspension and notice period as there was no contractual provision for unpaid suspension and she was ready and willing to work.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Claimant awarded £1,267.50 gross in unpaid wages