Claimant v Futureproof Technology Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded compensation of £4635.80. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim.
The claimant withdrew this claim and it was dismissed by the tribunal on withdrawal.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unlawful deductions from wages and maternity discrimination against her former employer, a technology company. The hearing proceeded remotely via CVP with the claimant appearing in person. The respondent did not attend the hearing to defend the claims.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on the unlawful deductions from wages claim and awarded £4635.80 in compensation. The maternity discrimination claim was dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant. No written reasons were provided as none were requested at the hearing.
Practical note
Employers who fail to attend tribunal hearings risk default judgments on wages claims, particularly when the claimant can demonstrate specific unpaid amounts owed.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3302580/2024
- Decision date
- 1 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No