Claimant v Wootzano Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the Respondent made unlawful deductions from the Claimant's wages totaling £10,004 net. The Respondent failed to pay wages properly due to the Claimant.
The tribunal found that the Respondent failed to provide one week's notice pay to the Claimant. The Claimant was entitled to one week's net pay of £577.15 in lieu of notice which was not paid.
Facts
Miss Bhattacharjee brought claims against Wootzano Limited for unlawful deductions from wages and notice pay. The case was heard remotely by video. The Claimant appeared in person while the Respondent was represented by its CEO, Dr Atif Syed. The tribunal heard evidence regarding unpaid wages and notice entitlement.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the Claimant on both claims. The Respondent unlawfully deducted £10,004 net from the Claimant's wages and failed to pay one week's notice pay of £577.15 net, for a total award of £10,581.15.
Practical note
Employers must ensure full payment of wages due and provide contractual or statutory notice pay to avoid liability for unlawful deductions and breach of contract claims.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2500488/2025
- Decision date
- 16 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Wootzano Limited
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No