Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The respondent failed to pay the claimant at all for the entire 24-week period from 13 May 2024 to 28 October 2024. This constituted an unlawful deduction from wages under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Facts
The claimant H Neal was employed by The CBD Group Ltd and was not paid wages for a 24-week period from 13 May 2024 to 28 October 2024. Her weekly gross pay was £903.84. The respondent failed to respond to the claim, resulting in a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £21,692.16 gross, representing 24 weeks of unpaid wages at £903.84 per week. Interest is payable if not paid within 14 days at 8% per annum.
Practical note
Non-payment of wages for an extended period constitutes unauthorised deductions from wages, and failure by a respondent to participate in tribunal proceedings will result in a default judgment in the claimant's favour under Rule 22.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6020788/2024
- Decision date
- 13 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No