Claimant v Oxford Active Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had unlawfully deducted wages from the claimant and ordered payment of £3,502.15 gross, representing wages properly owed.
The tribunal upheld the claimant's claim for unpaid expenses of £680.19, finding that these were properly owed to the claimant by the respondent.
Facts
Mr Westaway brought claims against Oxford Active Limited for unlawful deduction of wages and unpaid expenses. The hearing took place remotely via CVP at Watford Employment Tribunal. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a litigation consultant. The claimant also made an application for costs.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £3,502.15 for unlawful deduction of wages and £680.19 for unpaid expenses, totalling £4,182.34. However, the claimant's application for costs was refused.
Practical note
Even unrepresented claimants can successfully pursue wages and expenses claims, though costs applications may be refused even where the substantive claims succeed.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6009203/2025
- Decision date
- 8 January 2026
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No