Claimant v Ingrid Kraftchenko Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the Respondent made a series of unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages during the period 3 September 2024 to 31 October 2024. The Claimant was entitled to payment for 86 hours 6 minutes in August (£1,033.20) and 41 hours 15 minutes in September (£495.00) at a rate of £12 per hour, totalling £1,528.20 in unpaid wages.
Facts
The Claimant worked for the Respondent company and was paid at a rate of £12 per hour. During the period 3 September 2024 to 31 October 2024, the Respondent failed to pay the Claimant for hours worked. The Claimant worked 86 hours 6 minutes in August 2024 and 41 hours 15 minutes in September 2024. The Respondent did not attend the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge E Searley found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The tribunal ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant £1,528.20 gross, representing unpaid wages for the work performed in August and September 2024.
Practical note
Employers who fail to pay workers for hours worked will be liable for unauthorised deductions from wages even if they do not defend the claim.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6019855/2024
- Decision date
- 1 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No