Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the claim against the first respondent, Adam Luke, finding that he was not the employer and therefore not liable for any deduction from wages.
The tribunal found that the second respondent, Kennedy Consulting Service Group Limited, made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £660.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against two respondents: Adam Luke as first respondent and Kennedy Consulting Service Group Limited as second respondent. The hearing was conducted remotely by CVP. The claimant appeared in person while the first respondent was represented by a consultant, E Afriyie. The second respondent did not participate in the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim against the first respondent, Adam Luke, finding he was not liable. However, the tribunal found in favour of the claimant against the second respondent, Kennedy Consulting Service Group Limited, determining that an unauthorised deduction from wages had occurred and ordering payment of £660 gross.
Practical note
Individual respondents may successfully defend wage claims by demonstrating they are not the employer, while corporate employers remain liable for unauthorised wage deductions even in their absence from proceedings.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6013500/2024
- Decision date
- 10 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Adam Luke
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No