Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant suffered unauthorised deductions from wages in June (£1,623 shortfall) and July (£3,000 salary not paid). The respondent did not appear to contest the claim.
The tribunal found that the respondent made pension deductions from the claimant's wages but failed to pay these deductions (totalling £1,600) to the pension provider, which constituted a breach of contract. The respondent did not appear to defend the claim.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and breach of contract relating to pension contributions against her former employer, which was in creditors voluntary liquidation. The respondent failed to pay the claimant's full salary in June (shortfall of £1,623) and July (full salary of £3,000), and also failed to remit pension deductions totalling £1,600 to the pension provider despite deducting these amounts from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not appear at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £6,223 comprising unpaid wages of £4,623 (£1,623 June shortfall plus £3,000 July salary) and £1,600 for pension deductions that were made but not paid over to the pension provider.
Practical note
Employers in liquidation remain liable for unauthorised wage deductions and for failing to remit pension contributions that were deducted from employees' pay, even where the employer does not defend the claim.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2407381/2024
- Decision date
- 16 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- MKDJLW1 Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No