Claimant v Ginmeister Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £14,424.00 gross to the claimant.
Facts
The claimant, Mr J Sennitt, brought a claim against Ginmeister Ltd, which was in voluntary liquidation. The respondent did not attend or participate in the hearing. The Secretary of State for Business & Trade was an interested party and provided written submissions. The hearing took place remotely by CVP.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on his claim for unauthorised deductions from wages, awarding £14,424.00 gross. All other claims were dismissed. The judgment was given orally with reasons.
Practical note
A claimant can succeed in an unauthorised deductions claim against an insolvent respondent even without their attendance, enabling potential recovery via the National Insurance Fund.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3306299/2024
- Decision date
- 15 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No