Claimant v Cannabotech UK Ltd (In Liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages for the period covering July, August and up to 17 September 2024. The respondent did not attend to contest the claim and the claimant established the gross sum of £8,888.70 was deducted without authorisation.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant for 11 holiday days that had accrued but not been taken by the date employment ended. This constituted an unauthorised deduction from wages totalling £1,833.37 gross.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to give the claimant the contractually required 1 month's notice period. The claimant was entitled to notice pay of £3,333.33 gross for this breach of contract.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Cannabotech UK Ltd until 17 September 2024. The respondent, now in liquidation, failed to pay the claimant wages for July, August and up to the termination date. The respondent also failed to pay accrued but untaken holiday pay for 11 days and failed to provide or pay for the contractually required 1 month notice period. The respondent did not attend the hearing to defend the claims.
Decision
The tribunal found all three claims well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £8,888.70 for unlawful deduction of wages, £1,833.37 for unpaid holiday pay, and £3,333.33 for notice pay, totalling £13,833.40 gross. The claimant bears responsibility for any tax or National Insurance contributions.
Practical note
Where a respondent company enters liquidation and fails to attend, the tribunal will still determine claims on their merits based on the claimant's evidence, and may award full compensation for wage arrears, holiday pay and notice pay.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 18.0 weeks' gross pay
Case details
- Case number
- 6016827/2024
- Decision date
- 15 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- £40,000–£50,000
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No