Claimant v Leetent Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant his monthly net salary of £2650 for September, October and November 2024. The respondent acknowledged in their resignation response that monies were owed. No statutory provision, contractual authority or written consent existed for the non-payment, constituting an unlawful deduction under Section 13 ERA 1996.
Facts
The claimant was employed as a senior trader from May 2023 to December 2024 at a net monthly salary of £2650. The respondent failed to pay the claimant for September, October and November 2024. The claimant resigned with immediate effect on 3 December 2024. The respondent acknowledged the resignation and promised to pay all monies owed and unused leave but failed to do so.
Decision
The tribunal granted a default judgment in favour of the claimant as the respondent did not enter a response within the deadline and did not respond to further tribunal correspondence. The tribunal found the claim for unlawful deduction of wages was well-founded and ordered the respondent to pay £7950 representing three months' unpaid net wages, with the respondent responsible for tax and NI deductions.
Practical note
Employers who fail to defend claims risk default judgments, and non-payment of wages without statutory, contractual or written consent will constitute unlawful deduction under Section 13 ERA 1996.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 9.2 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6021691/2024
- Decision date
- 28 April 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Leetent Ltd
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Role
- Senior Trader
- Salary band
- £40,000–£50,000
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No