Cases2302941/2024

Claimant v Pepler Communications Limited

9 May 2025Before Employment Judge LeithLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

The tribunal found that the complaint of unauthorised deduction from wages was not well founded. The tribunal heard evidence from both parties and determined that no unlawful deduction had occurred.

Facts

Miss Ford-Jones brought a claim against her employer Pepler Communications Limited alleging unauthorised deduction from wages. The case was heard by video at Croydon Employment Tribunal. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by Mr Stammers, their Operations Manager. Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that the complaint of unauthorised deduction from wages was not well founded. The respondent's name was amended by consent to Pepler Communications Limited.

Practical note

A self-represented claimant's unauthorised deduction from wages claim was unsuccessful after a one-day video hearing, with the tribunal finding no unlawful deduction had occurred.

Case details

Case number
2302941/2024
Decision date
9 May 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No