Claimant v Oaktree Childcare Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence and argument from both parties regarding alleged unpaid wages. After considering the evidence, the tribunal found that the claimant's complaint of breach of contract relating to wages was not well-founded and dismissed the claim.
The tribunal considered the claimant's complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages. After hearing submissions from both the claimant and the respondent's director, the tribunal determined that the complaint was not well-founded and dismissed this claim.
Facts
The claimant, Jemma France, brought complaints against her former employer, Oaktree Childcare Limited, relating to alleged unpaid wages and unauthorised deductions from wages. The hearing was conducted remotely via CVP on 28 March 2025. The claimant represented herself, while the respondent was represented by its director, Mr M Bond. The tribunal heard oral evidence and submissions from both parties regarding the wage disputes.
Decision
Employment Judge Dunlop dismissed both of the claimant's complaints. The tribunal found that the complaints of breach of contract relating to wages and unauthorised deductions from wages were not well-founded. No monetary award was made to the claimant.
Practical note
A claimant pursuing wages claims must satisfy the tribunal on the evidence that wages were actually owed and not paid, or that deductions were unauthorised; mere assertion is insufficient.
Case details
- Case number
- 2406730/2024
- Decision date
- 28 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No