Claimant v Martin Childs Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant withdrew this claim during the hearing.
The claim succeeded by consent of both parties. The tribunal found the respondent had unlawfully deducted £2,749.00 from the claimant's wages.
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was unfair and awarded compensation totalling £8,857.60.
Facts
Mr Lynas brought claims against Martin Childs Limited for holiday pay, unlawful deductions from wages, and unfair dismissal. The case was heard over two days by video hearing. During the hearing, the claimant withdrew the holiday pay claim, and the parties consented to a finding on the unlawful deductions claim.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the holiday pay claim upon withdrawal. The unlawful deductions from wages claim succeeded by consent with an award of £2,749.00. The unfair dismissal claim was found to be well founded with an award of £8,857.60. Total compensation awarded was £11,606.60.
Practical note
The case demonstrates the tribunal's ability to deal with multiple claims efficiently, with some resolved by consent and others after hearing, resulting in a successful outcome for the claimant.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6005747/2024
- Decision date
- 28 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor