Claimant v Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant withdrew the unlawful deduction claims for the period 2022 to 20 May 2023 at the preliminary hearing. The claim was dismissed on withdrawal by the tribunal.
The unlawful deduction claim for the period 20 May 2023 to 20 May 2025 was not determined at this preliminary hearing and will proceed to a final hearing.
Facts
Martin Evans brought unlawful deduction of wages claims against Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board for two separate time periods: 2022 to 20 May 2023, and 20 May 2023 to 20 May 2025. This was a preliminary hearing held in private by video. Both parties were represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the earlier unlawful deduction claim (2022 to 20 May 2023) on withdrawal by the claimant. The later unlawful deduction claim (20 May 2023 to 20 May 2025) was not affected by the withdrawal and will proceed to a final hearing.
Practical note
This case demonstrates case management procedure where a claimant can strategically withdraw part of their claim while preserving other time periods for determination at a full hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6018714/2025
- Decision date
- 16 December 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister