Claimant v Grimsby Minibuses Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's pay for the period 28 October 2024 to 4 February 2025, in breach of Part II Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant in accordance with regulation 14(2) of the Working Time Regulations 1998. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim and the claimant was awarded accrued but unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
Paul Hughes worked for Grimsby Minibuses Limited and experienced unauthorised deductions from his pay during the period 28 October 2024 to 4 February 2025. The claimant was also not paid holiday pay to which he was entitled. The respondent did not attend the tribunal hearing and did not defend the claims.
Decision
The tribunal found both claims well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £525.40 in respect of unauthorised deductions from wages and £443.87 in respect of unpaid holiday pay, totalling £969.27 gross. The judgment was given orally with written reasons available on request.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to attend a tribunal hearing, the tribunal can proceed in their absence and find in favour of the claimant on undefended wage and holiday pay claims.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6011242/2025
- Decision date
- 4 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No