Claimant v Accenture Group Worldwide Ltd (now known as Pierpoint International (UK) Ltd)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages during the period 26 February 2024 to 14 May 2024. The respondent did not attend to contest the claim, and the tribunal was satisfied the deduction was unlawful.
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction by failing to pay the claimant for holidays accrued but not taken when the claimant's employment ended on 14 May 2024. The respondent did not attend to contest the claim.
Facts
Ms Koriahina was employed by Accenture Group Worldwide Ltd (now Pierpoint International (UK) Ltd) until 14 May 2024. During the period from 26 February 2024 to 14 May 2024, the respondent made deductions from her wages totalling £7,403 gross. When her employment ended, the respondent failed to pay her for accrued but untaken holidays amounting to £673 gross.
Decision
The tribunal found both claims well-founded in the respondent's absence. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay £7,403 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £673 for unpaid holiday pay, with the claimant responsible for any tax or National Insurance.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to attend, a tribunal may still find in favour of a claimant on unauthorised deduction claims if satisfied on the evidence that wages and holiday pay were improperly withheld.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6003450/2024
- Decision date
- 6 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No