Claimant v Redspot Care Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The claim was well-founded and succeeded on the merits. The respondent failed to attend the hearing to defend the claim.
Facts
Miss Aidoo brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against her former employer, Redspot Care Limited, a healthcare provider. The respondent failed to appear at the final hearing held remotely by video on 1 April 2025. The tribunal heard evidence from the claimant who appeared in person and unrepresented.
Decision
Employment Judge Shore found in favour of the claimant, determining that the claim for unauthorised deduction from wages was well-founded and succeeded. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay £10,412.18 without deduction of tax or National Insurance by 15 April 2025.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to attend a hearing, a tribunal can still determine the claim on its merits and make a substantial award for unpaid wages if the claimant proves their case.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6019222/2024
- Decision date
- 1 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No