Cases1400786/2024

Claimant v Ms J. von Weichardt

23 May 2025Before Employment Judge SmailExeterremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£3,668

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the Respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's earnings. The tribunal awarded £1,859.07 net in owed wages, concluding that the Claimant was entitled to these unpaid sums.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal upheld the claim for unpaid holiday pay. The Claimant was awarded £1,808.69 net representing accrued but unpaid holiday entitlement. The tribunal found the claim well-founded.

Facts

The Claimant, Mrs Brown, was employed by the Respondent, Ms von Weichardt, in her personal capacity. The Claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from earnings and unpaid holiday pay. Both parties appeared in person at a remote CVP hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found both claims well-founded and awarded the Claimant £1,859.07 net in unpaid wages and £1,808.69 net in holiday pay, totalling £3,667.76. The tribunal ordered payment by instalments of £100 per month, with the balance becoming immediately payable in default.

Practical note

Individual employers remain liable for wage and holiday pay obligations, and tribunals will order structured payment plans where appropriate to enable compliance.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£1,809
Unpaid wages£1,859

Case details

Case number
1400786/2024
Decision date
23 May 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No