Cases1800566/2025

Claimant v Jamie Crowther

5 September 2025Before Employment Judge J ShepherdLeedsremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,436

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the claim of unauthorised deduction from wages to be well-founded. The respondent failed to appear to contest the claim. The claimant successfully demonstrated that wages were unlawfully withheld.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the claim for outstanding annual leave to be well-founded. The respondent failed to appear to defend the claim. The claimant proved entitlement to unpaid holiday pay.

Facts

The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deduction from wages and outstanding annual leave pay against Jamie Crowther. The respondent failed to appear at the hearing held by CVP video link. The claimant was represented by his mother, Ms S Bower. The tribunal heard oral reasons at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found both claims well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,656.25 for unauthorised deduction from wages and £780.00 for outstanding holiday pay, totalling £2,436.25. The respondent's non-appearance meant the claims were uncontested.

Practical note

Non-attendance by a respondent at tribunal allows well-presented claims for unpaid wages and holiday pay to succeed by default where the claimant can prove their entitlement.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£780
Unpaid wages£1,656

Case details

Case number
1800566/2025
Decision date
5 September 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep