Claimant v Young People's Empowerment Project CIC
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in respect of work carried out in the period 1st September to 25th September 2024. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim.
Facts
The claimant worked for the respondent, a Community Interest Company focused on young people's empowerment, and carried out work during the period 1st September to 25th September 2024. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from her wages during this period totalling £2,574 gross. The respondent did not attend the tribunal hearing to defend the claim.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on her claim for unauthorised deduction from wages. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £2,574 gross, representing the full amount unlawfully deducted. The claimant is responsible for any tax or National Insurance on this sum.
Practical note
Where an employer fails to attend a hearing and the claimant establishes unauthorised wage deductions on the evidence, the tribunal will find in favour of the claimant and order payment of the gross sum deducted.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6000068/2025
- Decision date
- 10 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- charity
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No