Claimant v Bibby Energy Solutions
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of the gross sum of £2,396 representing wages improperly withheld.
Facts
Mr Vowles brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against his employer Bibby Energy Solutions. The hearing took place remotely via CVP with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant, determining that the respondent had made unlawful deductions from wages and ordered payment of £2,396 gross, with the claimant responsible for any tax and national insurance due.
Practical note
Employers must ensure all wages properly due are paid, and tribunals will order repayment of unlawfully withheld wages even when facing self-represented claimants.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2401928/2025
- Decision date
- 3 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No