Claimant v Evans Osemwegie
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant worked from 13 May 2024 to 15 October 2024 and was never paid her salary of £80,000 per annum (£6,666.67 per month). The tribunal found the claimant fulfilled her contractual obligations and wages were properly payable throughout. The respondents provided no evidence to contradict this. Total unpaid wages: £27,282.06 plus consequential losses of £4,418.20 (late rent penalties and loan interest).
Facts
The claimant, an experienced financial auditor, was employed by Evago Global Capital Ltd from 13 May 2024 as Internal Controller on a salary of £80,000 per annum. Despite repeated assurances, the respondent never paid her any wages. She continued working from home until her IT access was removed on 15 October 2024, ending the employment relationship. She was forced to take out loans and incurred late rent penalties due to non-payment of salary.
Decision
The tribunal found the claim for unlawful deduction of wages well-founded. The claimant was entitled to £27,282.06 in unpaid wages for the period worked, plus £4,418.20 in consequential losses (late rent penalties and loan interest). The respondents' counterclaim for breach of implied duty was dismissed as unsubstantiated. The first respondent was removed as the claimant confirmed employment was with the company only.
Practical note
Employers who fail to pay any wages and ignore tribunal proceedings risk substantial awards including consequential losses beyond unpaid salary, such as loan interest and penalties incurred by the employee.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 20.6 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6017817/2024
- Decision date
- 20 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Evans Osemwegie
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Role
- Internal Controller
- Salary band
- £80,000–£100,000
- Service
- 5 months
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No