Claimant v Alta Flora Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant wages that were due. The respondent did not participate in the hearing. The claimant succeeded in proving unpaid wages of £60,860.36 gross.
The respondent failed to provide the claimant with written particulars of employment as required by statute. The tribunal awarded £2,876.00 being four weeks' pay for this breach.
Facts
George Cherry brought claims against Alta Flora Limited for unpaid wages totaling £60,860.36 and for failure to provide written particulars of employment. The respondent did not participate in the hearing held remotely via CVP. The claimant appeared in person to present his case.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims. The tribunal awarded £60,860.36 in unpaid wages and £2,876.00 for the respondent's failure to provide written particulars of employment, representing four weeks' pay. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to participate in proceedings, a claimant can still succeed by proving their case, and tribunals will award both unpaid wages and statutory penalties for failure to provide written particulars.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6016402/2024
- Decision date
- 29 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No