Cases6001873/2025

Claimant v TPH Limited

9 June 2025Before Employment Judge KenwardManchesterremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was not well-founded after hearing evidence from both parties. The claimant failed to establish that there had been unauthorised deductions from wages.

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of breach of contract was not well-founded after considering the evidence presented at the hearing. The claimant did not succeed in proving a breach of contract by the respondent.

Facts

Mr McGowan brought claims against TPH Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages and breach of contract. The case was heard by video at Manchester Employment Tribunal. Mr McGowan represented himself while the respondent was represented by Mr T Scaife, a solicitor.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding that neither the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages nor the complaint of breach of contract was well-founded. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.

Practical note

Self-represented claimants bringing wages and contract claims face challenges when the respondent has legal representation and the claimant cannot establish their case on the evidence.

Case details

Case number
6001873/2025
Decision date
9 June 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No