Claimant v Destiney Social Care Provider Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages for September 2024 (£1,465.66) and October 2024 (£748.96), totalling £2,214.62. The respondent did not attend to contest the claim.
The claim form was amended to include a claim for breach of contract relating to reimbursement of mileage expenses. The tribunal found the respondent breached the contract of employment regarding this term and awarded damages of £290.50.
Facts
Mrs Obilor brought claims against her employer, Destiney Social Care Provider Ltd, for unauthorised deductions from wages for September and October 2024 and for breach of contract relating to unpaid mileage expenses. The respondent did not attend the hearing. The claim form was amended during the hearing to include the breach of contract claim for mileage reimbursement.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £2,214.62 for unauthorised wage deductions and £290.50 as damages for breach of contract regarding mileage expenses, totalling £2,505.12. The respondent's non-attendance meant the claims were uncontested.
Practical note
Employers in the care sector who fail to pay wages and contractual expenses risk default judgments when they do not defend claims, with tribunals awarding full amounts claimed by unrepresented claimants.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6003441/2025
- Decision date
- 23 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No