Cases3305576/2024

Claimant v Elite EMS Ltd

3 November 2025Before Employment Judge Louise TaftWatfordremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was not well-founded and dismissed it. The specific basis for this conclusion is not detailed in the judgment summary provided.

Holiday Payfailed

The tribunal found the complaint in respect of holiday pay was not well-founded and dismissed it. The specific basis for this conclusion is not detailed in the judgment summary provided.

Facts

Jacob Ripley brought claims against his former employer Elite EMS Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The hearing was conducted by video at Watford Employment Tribunal. Mr Ripley represented himself while the respondent was represented by a litigation consultant, Mr Tudor.

Decision

Employment Judge Taft dismissed both claims, finding that neither the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages nor the complaint in respect of holiday pay were well-founded. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.

Practical note

This case resulted in a complete loss for an unrepresented claimant bringing wage and holiday pay claims, highlighting the challenges self-represented claimants face in proving employment payment disputes.

Case details

Case number
3305576/2024
Decision date
3 November 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No