Cases6010333/2025

Claimant v The Regent Pub Company Limited

19 August 2025Before Employment Judge RaoLondon Eastremote video

Outcome

Partly successful£585

Individual claims

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal found that the complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay was not well-founded and dismissed this claim. The tribunal determined that the respondent did not breach the claimant's contract regarding notice pay.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the complaint well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction of £300.00 from the claimant's wages in respect of bonuses owed for the period October 2024 to December 2024. The tribunal also awarded £150 compensation for financial loss attributable to this deduction.

Holiday Paysucceeded

By consent of both parties, the tribunal found the complaint well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction of £135.38 by failing to pay the claimant for holidays accrued but not taken on the date the claimant's employment ended.

Facts

Ms Martinez brought claims against The Regent Pub Company Limited regarding notice pay, unpaid wages, and holiday pay. She was owed bonuses totalling £300 for the period October to December 2024, and £135.38 for accrued but untaken holiday. The respondent failed to pay these amounts when her employment ended. The tribunal heard the case remotely by CVP at London East Hearing Centre.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the notice pay claim but upheld the unlawful deductions claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £300 in unpaid bonuses, £150 compensation for financial loss, and £135.38 in holiday pay, totalling £585.38. The holiday pay claim was resolved by consent between the parties.

Practical note

Employers in the hospitality sector must ensure timely payment of earned bonuses and accrued holiday pay upon termination, even when defending notice pay claims, as these constitute unlawful deductions from wages.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£135
Unpaid wages£300

Case details

Case number
6010333/2025
Decision date
19 August 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
Yes
Rep type
in house

Claimant representation

Represented
No