Claimant v Masters Rates Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the complaint of breach of contract in respect of arrears of pay and notice period, finding it not well founded after hearing the evidence and submissions at the full hearing.
The tribunal dismissed the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages, finding it not well-founded after considering the evidence and arguments presented by both parties.
The complaint in respect of holiday pay was withdrawn by the claimant during or before the hearing.
Facts
Miss Chima brought claims against her former employer Masters Rates Limited alleging breach of contract for arrears of pay and notice period, unauthorised deductions from wages, and holiday pay. The case was heard by video at Liverpool Employment Tribunal. Miss Chima was represented by her father as a lay representative, while the respondent was represented by in-house counsel Mr A Ali.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both the breach of contract and unauthorised deductions from wages claims, finding them not well-founded. The holiday pay complaint was withdrawn. Oral reasons were given at the hearing but not recorded in the written judgment.
Practical note
Claims for unpaid wages and notice pay require sufficient evidence to establish entitlement, and claimants should carefully consider whether to withdraw certain claims before a hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 2407226/2024
- Decision date
- 14 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep