Claimant v DVP Logistics Group Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the Respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages for the period 10 June 2024 to 12 July 2024. The Respondent did not attend to defend the claim, and the Claimant was able to establish his entitlement to unpaid wages of £211.00.
Facts
Mr Blackwood brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against his former employer DVP Logistics Group Ltd for unpaid wages covering the period 10 June 2024 to 12 July 2024. The Respondent did not attend the hearing. The Claimant appeared in person and was able to establish his entitlement to the outstanding wages.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the Claimant, concluding that the complaint of unauthorised deduction from wages was well-founded. The Respondent was ordered to pay £211.00 representing unpaid wages for the relevant period. The hearing proceeded in the Respondent's absence.
Practical note
Even modest wage claims can succeed where employers fail to engage with tribunal proceedings, highlighting the importance of employers responding to claims and attending hearings.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6015172/2024
- Decision date
- 7 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No