Claimant v Scott James Saunders

The tribunal found that the respondent made a series of unauthorised deductions from the claimant's pay over the period September 2023 to January 2025, in breach of Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claim was well founded.

The tribunal determined that the claimant was paid below the prevailing rates set by the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 for the period September 2023 to January 2025. The claim was well founded.

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant for 1.6 days of accrued but untaken holiday on termination of employment, in breach of The Working Time Regulations 1998. The claim was well founded.

The respondent dismissed the claimant without notice, constituting breach of contract. Further, the wrongful termination of the claimant's apprenticeship gave rise to substantial damages for lost earnings until the anticipated end date of July 2026 and for potential impact on future prospects.

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to provide the claimant with payslips as required by the Employment Rights Act 1996, and made a declaration to this effect.

The respondent was in breach of his duty under s38 Employment Act 2002 to give the claimant a written statement of employment particulars. The tribunal awarded 2 weeks' gross pay as required by s38(4)(a).