Cases2216177/2023

Claimant v Medtemps Limited

6 March 2025Before Employment Judge NorrisLondon Centralremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£470

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the Respondent had unlawfully deducted £333.50 in wages from the Claimant. The claim was well-founded and the tribunal ordered payment of the full amount owed.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The tribunal found that the Respondent had failed to reimburse the Claimant for mileage costs totalling £136.12. The claim was well-founded and the tribunal ordered payment of the unpaid mileage costs.

Facts

Ms Buzuzi brought claims against Medtemps Limited for unpaid wages and unpaid mileage costs. The Respondent had failed to pay £333.50 in wages owed to the Claimant and had not reimbursed £136.12 in mileage expenses. The hearing took place remotely via CVP with the Claimant appearing in person and the Respondent represented by its Chief Operating Officer.

Decision

Employment Judge Norris found the Claimant's claims were well-founded and succeeded in full. The tribunal ordered the Respondent to pay the total sum of £469.62 gross, comprising the unpaid wages and mileage costs.

Practical note

Employers must ensure timely payment of wages and reimbursement of legitimate expenses to avoid successful tribunal claims, even for relatively modest sums.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£334

Case details

Case number
2216177/2023
Decision date
6 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
in house

Claimant representation

Represented
No