Cases6022320/2024

Claimant v Haskett Ltd

19 May 2025Before Employment Judge S ImanLondon Eastremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£15,120

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent had unlawfully deducted wages comprising payment in lieu of notice (£3,120), 4 days of unpaid wages (£800), holiday pay (£1,200), and statutory redundancy pay (£10,000). The claim was well-founded and the respondent was ordered to pay the full amount claimed.

Facts

Mr Steele brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against his former employer Haskett Ltd. The claim comprised multiple elements: payment in lieu of notice, unpaid wages for 4 days worked, accrued holiday pay, and statutory redundancy pay. Mr Waldren attended as a director for the respondent company.

Decision

The tribunal found the claim well-founded and ordered the respondent to pay the full amount of £15,120, comprising PILON of £3,120, 4 days unpaid wages of £800, holiday pay of £1,200, and statutory redundancy pay of £10,000.

Practical note

Employers must pay all outstanding contractual and statutory entitlements on termination, including notice pay, wages, holiday pay and redundancy payments, or face unlawful deduction claims.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£3,120
Holiday pay£1,200
Arrears of pay£800
Redundancy pay£10,000
Unpaid wages£800

Case details

Case number
6022320/2024
Decision date
19 May 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No