Cases4101081/2025

Claimant v Kidglover Limited

17 September 2025Before Employment Judge E MannionScotlandremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,236

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that Kidglover Limited had unlawfully deducted wages from the claimant and ordered payment of £1,677 in unpaid wages. The respondent did not attend to contest the claim.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to notice pay and ordered Kidglover Limited to pay £559 representing unpaid notice pay. The respondent did not attend the hearing.

Facts

Mr J Smith brought claims for unpaid wages and notice pay against three respondents: Kidglover Limited, The Station House, and Mr A Glover. The hearing proceeded by remote video with the claimant appearing in person. None of the respondents attended or were represented at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on his claims against Kidglover Limited, ordering payment of £1,677 in unpaid wages and £559 in notice pay. All claims against the second and third respondents were dismissed.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to attend a hearing, a tribunal may still find in favour of a claimant for unpaid wages and notice pay, but claims against additional respondents require proper evidential basis to succeed.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£559
Unpaid wages£1,677

Case details

Case number
4101081/2025
Decision date
17 September 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No