Claimant v Ace Drainage & Water Solutions Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The Respondent conceded the claim for unlawful deduction of wages during the hearing. The tribunal awarded the full sum claimed of £1,145.22 representing wages that had been unlawfully deducted from the claimant.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against his employer, a drainage and water solutions company. The respondent conceded the full amount claimed during the hearing. The claimant's gross weekly pay was £550.
Decision
The tribunal awarded the claimant £1,145.22 for unlawful deduction of wages, interest of £117.22 at 8%, and an additional 2 weeks' pay (£1,100) under s.38(3) Employment Act 2002, totalling £2,362.44. The respondent conceded liability during the hearing.
Practical note
Employers who fail to pay wages may face not only liability for the unpaid amount and interest, but also additional penalties under s.38(3) Employment Act 2002 for non-compliance with statutory procedures.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3303293/2024
- Decision date
- 12 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No