Claimant v Mercury Requirement Network Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the First Respondent made unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages in the period 18th to 22nd September 2023, awarding the gross sum of £560.63.
The tribunal found that the First Respondent failed to pay the Claimant for accrued but untaken holidays on the date employment ended, awarding £644.00.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and holiday pay against Mercury Requirement Network Limited, which was in administration. The claimant worked for the respondent until 22 September 2023. The First Respondent did not attend the hearing and the claimant appeared in person. The tribunal determined that the claimant was a worker but not an employee.
Decision
The tribunal found both claims well founded. It ordered the First Respondent to pay £560.63 for unauthorised wage deductions in the period 18-22 September 2023 and £644.00 for accrued but unpaid holiday pay. The claimant was made responsible for any tax or national insurance due on these amounts.
Practical note
Even where a respondent is in administration and does not attend, tribunals will proceed to determine claims for unpaid wages and holiday pay where the claimant can establish worker status.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 1300284/2024
- Decision date
- 7 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No