Claimant v Morris Facility Group UK Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages during the period 29 April 2024 to 12 July 2024. The respondent did not attend the hearing to defend the claim, and the tribunal was satisfied the complaint was well-founded.
Facts
Mr Kabwaya brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Morris Facility Group UK Ltd. The deductions occurred during the period 29 April 2024 to 12 July 2024, totalling £1,052.48 gross. The respondent failed to appear at the hearing to defend the claim.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages to be well-founded and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £1,052.48, the gross sum deducted. The claimant was responsible for any tax or National Insurance due on the award.
Practical note
Where an employer fails to attend a hearing for an unlawful deduction claim and the claimant presents credible evidence, the tribunal will find in favour of the claimant and order payment of the deducted sums.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6017667/2024
- Decision date
- 1 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No