Cases→6000851/2025

Claimant v The Theatre Cafe Diner Limited

29 April 2025Before Employment Judge P KlimovLondon Centralin person

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£3,200

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages during the period 22 July 2024 to 1 September 2024 by failing to pay service charge that was due to the claimant.

Facts

Mr Zordok worked at The Theatre Cafe Diner Limited in the hospitality sector. During the period from 22 July 2024 to 1 September 2024, the respondent failed to pay service charge that was due to the claimant. The respondent did not attend or defend the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and awarded £3,200 representing the service charge that had been unlawfully deducted. The respondent failed to attend or participate in the proceedings.

Practical note

Employers in the hospitality sector must ensure service charge payments are properly distributed to staff, as failure to do so constitutes unlawful deduction of wages.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£3,200

Case details

Case number
6000851/2025
Decision date
29 April 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
The Theatre Cafe Diner Limited
Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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