Claimant v Youngstars Nurseries Clapham Ltd t/a Sparkies Nursery & Preschool
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claimant's complaint of unlawful deduction of wages/unpaid holiday pay was not well-founded after hearing evidence from both parties at a video hearing.
The tribunal determined that the claimant's claim for unpaid holiday pay was not well-founded and dismissed the complaint.
Facts
Ms Ibrahim brought a claim against Youngstars Nurseries Clapham Ltd, a nursery and preschool provider, alleging unlawful deduction of wages and unpaid holiday pay. The case was heard by video on 13 March 2025. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by their External Payroll Manager Ms A Hunter, with Director Mr J Wardle also present.
Decision
Employment Judge Corrigan dismissed the claim, finding that the complaint of unlawful deduction of wages/unpaid holiday pay was not well-founded. The tribunal determined after hearing evidence that the claimant had not established her entitlement to the wages or holiday pay claimed.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants pursuing wage and holiday pay claims must provide sufficient evidence to establish both the entitlement to payment and that a deduction occurred.
Case details
- Case number
- 6019824/2024
- Decision date
- 13 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No