Cases6019842/2025

Claimant v NerdWallet UK Services Ltd

5 January 2026Before Employment Judge T.R. SmithNorwichremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

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.

Breach of Contractfailed

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