Claimant v R&V Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the period 1 to 12 September 2024 in the amount of £1658.80 gross.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages relating to the period 1 to 12 September 2024. The claimant did not attend the hearing which proceeded in his absence. The respondent was represented by Ms J Woycik, General Manager. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from the respondent regarding the deduction of £1658.80 gross from the claimant's wages.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £1658.80 gross, representing the full amount deducted in the period 1 to 12 September 2024. The claimant is responsible for any tax or National Insurance arising from the payment.
Practical note
Even where a claimant does not attend the hearing, the tribunal may still find in their favour if the evidence establishes that an unauthorised deduction from wages occurred.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3311321/2024
- Decision date
- 25 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No