Claimant v Platinum Housing Support and Care Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages in May and June 2023, totalling £4,183.34 gross. The claim was well-founded under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages relating to May and June 2023. The respondent did not attend the hearing. The tribunal heard evidence from the claimant appearing in person regarding deductions totalling £4,183.34 and additional costs of £334.66 incurred through credit and loan facilities used to cover the wage shortfall.
Decision
The tribunal found the claim well-founded and awarded the claimant £4,183.34 for the unauthorised deductions plus £334.66 for interest charges incurred under section 24(2) ERA 1996, totalling £4,518. The respondent failed to attend or defend the claim.
Practical note
Tribunals can award compensation under section 24(2) ERA 1996 for financial losses such as credit card or loan interest charges incurred as a direct result of unlawful wage deductions.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6004755/2024
- Decision date
- 14 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No