Claimant v Transparent Windows Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent unlawfully deducted £520 from the claimant's wages for hours worked between 26 August and 10 September 2024, and failed to pay £2,280 in lieu of accrued holiday entitlement upon termination, in breach of section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal found that the respondent wrongfully dismissed the claimant in breach of contract. The claimant was entitled to damages representing notice pay which he did not receive.
The tribunal dismissed the disability discrimination complaint, though the judgment does not provide detailed reasoning. The claim did not succeed on its merits.
Facts
Mr Connolly worked for Transparent Windows Limited until 10 September 2024. The respondent failed to fully pay wages for hours worked between 26 August and 10 September 2024, did not pay accrued holiday entitlement upon termination, and dismissed him without notice pay. The claimant also brought a disability discrimination claim. The respondent did not attend the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal upheld the claims for unlawful deduction of wages (£2,800 gross including unpaid wages and holiday pay) and wrongful dismissal (£863.68 net notice pay). The disability discrimination claim was dismissed. The respondent's non-attendance meant the claims proceeded undefended.
Practical note
Even where a respondent does not attend, a tribunal will carefully assess each claim on its merits and will not automatically find in favour of a claimant on all complaints.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8000077/2025
- Decision date
- 13 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No