Claimant v The Gymnastics Academy
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had not paid the claimant wages totalling £6,028.00 for February, March, and April 2025, plus expenses of £306.03. The respondent did not appear or defend the claim. The tribunal accepted the claimant's evidence that these sums were properly due and had not been paid, constituting unauthorised deduction of wages.
Facts
The claimant worked for the respondent gymnastics academy in sales, administration, reception and cleaning roles from November 2024 to April 2025. She was required to cover shifts at multiple locations across Yorkshire and Manchester, often at short notice. The respondent failed to pay her wages for February (£2,800), March (£1,800) and April (£1,428) 2025, and also failed to reimburse promised expenses of £306.03 for travel and accommodation. The respondent did not file a response or attend the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on her claim for unauthorised deduction of wages. The tribunal accepted the claimant's evidence that she was owed £6,028.00 in unpaid wages and £306.03 in unreimbursed expenses, and ordered the respondent to pay the total sum of £6,334.03.
Practical note
Default judgments in unauthorised deduction cases require the claimant to prove the quantum of unpaid wages, but non-participation by the respondent means uncontested evidence is likely to be accepted.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6020443/2025
- Decision date
- 10 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Role
- sales, administration, reception and cleaning
- Service
- 6 months
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No