Cases1400140/2025

Claimant v TBPG Limited

22 August 2025Before Employment Judge SmailExeterremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£288

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the claim for unauthorised deductions from earnings to be well-founded. The respondent failed to pay the claimant for work performed, constituting an unlawful deduction from wages. The tribunal ordered payment of the outstanding amount.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against TBPG Limited. The claimant performed work for the respondent but was not paid the wages due. The claimant was represented by his father, Paul Linzell, and the respondent was represented by consultant Adam Jackson. The hearing took place remotely via CVP.

Decision

Employment Judge Smail found the claim for unauthorised deductions from earnings to be well-founded. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay £288.10 to the claimant in respect of work performed.

Practical note

Employers must ensure workers are paid for all work performed to avoid successful unlawful deduction of wages claims, even for relatively small amounts.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£288

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996

Case details

Case number
1400140/2025
Decision date
22 August 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep