Cases2500488/2025

Claimant v Wootzano Limited

16 July 2025Before Employment Judge C H O'RourkeNewcastleremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£10,581

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

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

Notice pay£577
Unpaid wages£10,004

Case details

Case number
2500488/2025
Decision date
16 July 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
technology
Represented
No
Rep type
self

Claimant representation

Represented
No