Claimant v Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in respect of holiday pay to which she was entitled on termination of employment for 14 days accrued but not taken leave, including leave protected under Regulation 13(15) of the Working Time Regulations. The claim was therefore well-founded.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages relating to holiday pay on termination of employment. The respondent, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, deducted holiday pay to which the claimant was entitled in respect of 14 days of accrued but untaken leave at termination. The matter was heard remotely by video on 11 August 2025, with the claimant appearing in person and the respondent represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant, determining that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages in respect of holiday pay for 14 days accrued leave on termination, including leave protected under Regulation 13(15). The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £2,610.13 gross.
Practical note
Employers must pay for all accrued but untaken annual leave on termination of employment, including statutory leave protected under the Working Time Regulations.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6015922/2024
- Decision date
- 11 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No