Cases6001741/2025

Claimant v Restaurant Story Limited

13 May 2025Before Employment Judge E FowellCroydonremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£640

Individual claims

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unlawful deduction from wages in relation to holiday pay and ordered payment of £640.33 to the claimant.

Facts

The claimant, Ms Luiza Prymula, brought a claim against Restaurant Story Limited for unlawful deduction from wages relating to unpaid holiday pay. The claimant represented herself at the hearing, while the respondent was represented by Peninsula Business Services Limited. The matter was heard by Employment Judge Fowell via video hearing.

Decision

The tribunal upheld the claimant's claim and found that she had suffered an unlawful deduction from wages in respect of holiday pay totalling £640.33. The tribunal ordered that this sum be treated as earnings subject to tax and national insurance, with the net amount to be paid directly to the claimant.

Practical note

Employers must ensure full and proper payment of accrued holiday pay, and any tribunal award for unpaid holiday pay is treated as taxable earnings under PAYE.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£640

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 s.62

Case details

Case number
6001741/2025
Decision date
13 May 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No