Claimant v NerdWallet UK Services Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for unauthorised deduction of wages was not well-founded. The tribunal dismissed the claim after hearing evidence and submissions from both parties at a full merits hearing.
The tribunal found the claim for breach of contract was not well-founded. The tribunal dismissed the claim after hearing evidence and submissions from both parties at a full merits hearing.
Facts
Mr Ayling brought claims against his former employer NerdWallet UK Services Ltd for unauthorised deduction of wages and breach of contract. The case was heard at a full merits hearing via video at Norwich Employment Tribunal. The claimant represented himself and the respondent was represented by a lawyer, Ms J Lacey.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding that neither the unauthorised deduction of wages claim nor the breach of contract claim was well-founded. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants bringing wages and contract claims face challenges in proving their case against represented employers in financial services.
Case details
- Case number
- 6019842/2025
- Decision date
- 5 January 2026
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No