Claimant v Trinity Care Group Beds and Northants Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the First Respondent had made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages. The tribunal was satisfied that the claimant had not been paid wages that were properly due to her and that this constituted an unlawful deduction within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal found that the claim against the Second Respondent was not well founded. The evidence did not establish that the Second Respondent was liable for any unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages. The Second Respondent did not attend the hearing but the tribunal dismissed the claim against them on its merits.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unlawful deduction from wages against two respondent care companies. The First Respondent was represented by its director, Mr Melvin, while the Second Respondent did not attend the hearing. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions regarding unpaid wages owed to the claimant during her employment in the care sector.
Decision
The tribunal found that the First Respondent had unlawfully deducted £2,300.31 from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of that sum. The claim against the Second Respondent was dismissed as the evidence did not establish their liability for the unpaid wages.
Practical note
Where multiple respondents are involved in wage payment disputes, clear evidence is needed to establish which entity is responsible for the employment relationship and payment obligations.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3311169/2023
- Decision date
- 1 December 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No