Claimant v Vascutek Limited (t/a Terumo Aortic)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages in relation to an unpaid bonus was not well-founded and dismissed the claim. The tribunal determined that no unlawful deduction had occurred.
Facts
The claimant, Mr Hoggan, brought a claim against his employer Vascutek Limited (trading as Terumo Aortic) alleging unauthorised deductions from wages relating to an unpaid bonus. The hearing was held in Glasgow and the claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by solicitor Mr J Barrett.
Decision
The tribunal found the claim of unauthorised deductions from wages in relation to an unpaid bonus was not well-founded and dismissed it. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing and neither party requested written reasons.
Practical note
A claim for unpaid bonus as unauthorised deduction from wages requires establishing a contractual entitlement to the bonus payment.
Case details
- Case number
- 8001831/2025
- Decision date
- 26 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No