Claimant v French Sole Wholesale Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant received a payslip for the final period showing £1,368.87 was due, but this amount was never paid. The tribunal found the claimant's evidence credible and determined she was owed the unpaid wages as alleged. The respondent failed to present a defence or attend the hearing.
Facts
The claimant worked for French Sole Ltd (company number 12091982) from 15 July to 6 September 2024. She received a final payslip showing £1,368.87 was due but was never paid. The company had changed its name multiple times, becoming French Sole Wholesale Limited by the time of the hearing. The respondent failed to file a defence or attend the hearing, with the director citing that a related company was in liquidation.
Decision
The tribunal found the unpaid wages claim well-founded. The claimant's evidence was credible and unrebutted. The tribunal determined the correct employer was company 12091982 (now French Sole Wholesale Limited) and amended the respondent's name accordingly. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,368.87 less required deductions within 14 days.
Practical note
Even where a company changes its name multiple times, the tribunal will trace the correct legal entity through Companies House records to ensure liability is properly attributed to the employer.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6022813/2024
- Decision date
- 13 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 months
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No