Claimant v Prince of Wales Road Dental Practice
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found by consent that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages for the period 1-30 September 2024 totalling £1380.11 gross. The parties agreed a settlement including compensation for financial loss attributable to the deduction.
The tribunal found by consent that the respondent breached contract resulting in the claimant incurring costs to replace a birth certificate (£38.50) and change of name certificate (£50.32), for which damages of £88.82 net were awarded.
Facts
The claimant was employed by a dental practice. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction of £1380.11 from her wages for the period 1-30 September 2024. The deduction caused the claimant to incur overdraft interest charges. The respondent also caused breach of contract resulting in the claimant needing to replace her birth certificate and change of name certificate at a cost of £88.82.
Decision
The parties reached a consent settlement at the hearing. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay £1787.29 gross by 24 March 2025, comprising the deducted wages, compensation for financial loss, and damages for breach of contract. Proceedings were stayed until 31 March 2025 pending dismissal on withdrawal.
Practical note
Consent judgments can efficiently resolve multiple small claims including consequential losses from wage deductions such as overdraft interest charges.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6013286/2024
- Decision date
- 10 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No