Claimant v GI Media Group Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages. The claim was well-founded and the tribunal ordered payment of £450.00 gross to the claimant.
The respondent failed to provide the claimant with a written statement of terms and conditions of employment contrary to section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. However, the tribunal found exceptional circumstances existed that meant no award under section 38 of the Employment Act 2002 should be made for this omission.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against his employer GI Media Group Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages and failure to provide written terms and conditions of employment. The claimant represented himself at a remote video hearing. The respondent was represented by their Finance Manager, Ms J Dalby.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on the unauthorised deduction from wages claim and ordered the respondent to pay £450.00 gross. While the tribunal also found that the respondent failed to provide written terms contrary to section 1 ERA 1996, exceptional circumstances meant no additional award was made under section 38 of the Employment Act 2002.
Practical note
Employers must ensure proper payment of wages and provide written terms, though exceptional circumstances may prevent awards for failure to provide written statements even where the breach is established.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6024406/2025
- Decision date
- 29 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- media
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No