Claimant v Mr Shaam Randeva
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages. The respondent failed to present a response and did not attend, and the claim was determined under rule 21.
The respondent failed to provide written itemised pay statements as required by section 8 Employment Rights Act 1996 for the period 17 October 2024 to 12 November 2024.
The respondent breached its duty to provide a written statement of employment particulars when proceedings began. The tribunal found no exceptional circumstances making an award unjust or inequitable, and awarded two weeks' pay under section 38 Employment Act 2002.
Facts
Mr Christian was employed by Mr Randeva. The respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £266.08 gross. The respondent failed to provide itemised pay statements during October-November 2024 and failed to provide written employment particulars. The respondent did not submit a response to the claim and did not attend the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal determined the claims under rule 21 as the respondent failed to respond. The claimant succeeded on all claims: unlawful deduction from wages (£266.08), failure to provide pay statements, and failure to provide written employment particulars (two weeks' pay of £228.80). Total award: £494.88.
Practical note
Employers who fail to engage with tribunal proceedings risk default judgments, and tribunals will award statutory compensation for failure to provide basic employment documents such as written particulars and pay statements.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6009573/2025
- Decision date
- 23 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Mr Shaam Randeva
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No