Cases6021261/2024

Claimant v Moahmmed Umair Shariq

14 May 2025Before Employment Judge D BalroopEast Londonremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,130

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the Respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the Claimant's wages of 179 hours at £11.90 per hour during the period from August to November 2024. The complaint was well-founded and the Respondent was ordered to pay the gross sum deducted.

Facts

The Claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against the Respondent, an individual employer. The Claimant alleged that 179 hours of wages at £11.90 per hour were not paid during the period from August to November 2024. The Respondent did not attend the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the Claimant, concluding that the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was well-founded. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Claimant £2,130.10 gross, representing the 179 unpaid hours at £11.90 per hour.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to attend and a claimant presents credible evidence of unpaid wages, the tribunal will find in favour of the claimant and order payment of the gross sum owed.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£2,130

Case details

Case number
6021261/2024
Decision date
14 May 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No