Claimant v Eaton Grove Eco Build Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant worked as a labourer from 14 October to 30 October 2024 (2.6 weeks) but was not paid for this period. The tribunal found that wages totalling £1,352.00 were properly payable but not paid, constituting an unlawful deduction under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claim was brought within the 3-month time limit.
Facts
The claimant worked as a labourer for the respondent construction company from 23 September 2024 to 30 October 2024. He was entitled to £520 net pay per week. The respondent failed to pay him for the final 2.6 weeks of work (14-30 October 2024). The respondent did not respond to the claim or attend the hearing, and was dissolved on 29 July 2025.
Decision
The tribunal found the unlawful deduction of wages claim well-founded. The claimant worked 13 days without payment, totalling £1,352.00 in unpaid wages. The respondent was ordered to pay this amount, though the judge warned enforcement may be difficult given the company's dissolution.
Practical note
Even when a respondent company has been dissolved, tribunals will still make awards for unpaid wages where the claim is proven, though claimants should be warned about enforcement difficulties.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6002633/2025
- Decision date
- 8 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Role
- labourer
- Service
- 1 months
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No