Claimant v Staff Resources Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant failed to attend the hearing, failed to excuse her non-attendance, and was in breach of case management orders in preparation for the hearing. The claimant failed to prove that any sums other than £66.30 (already paid) were deducted from her wages. The respondent's sworn witness evidence and documentary evidence was accepted by the tribunal.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against her former employer, Staff Resources Limited. The respondent conceded that £66.30 was due and paid this before the hearing. The claimant failed to attend the hearing, failed to provide an excuse for her non-attendance, and was in breach of case management orders requiring her to prepare for the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim. The claimant failed to prove that any sums beyond the £66.30 already paid were deducted from her wages. The tribunal accepted the respondent's sworn witness evidence and documentary evidence in the claimant's absence.
Practical note
A claimant who fails to attend a hearing without excuse and breaches case management orders will likely have their claim dismissed if they cannot prove their case, even if the respondent had already made a partial concession.
Case details
- Case number
- 6013961/2024
- Decision date
- 11 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No