Cases2408652/2025

Claimant v Strive Services Ltd (in liquidation)

5 March 2025Before Employment Judge ShotterLiverpoolin person

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£11,621

Individual claims

Whistleblowingsucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to a detriment for making protected disclosures under section 43B of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The complaint was well-founded and the tribunal awarded £6,000 in injury to feelings damages plus interest.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages in the period to 30 June 2023. The complaint was well-founded and the respondent was ordered to pay £2,336.19 in unpaid wages.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent was in breach of contract in failing to pay the claimant for holidays accrued but not taken on the date the claimant's employment ended. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,269.23 in unpaid holiday pay.

Wrongful Dismissalsucceeded

The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed without full notice. The claim for wrongful dismissal was well-founded and the respondent was ordered to pay £2,015.39 in damages for breach of contract representing notice pay.

Facts

The claimant Ms O'Brien was employed by Strive Services Ltd, which entered liquidation. She made protected disclosures under the whistleblowing provisions and was subjected to detriment as a result. Her employment ended on 30 June 2023. The respondent failed to pay her wages, holiday pay and notice pay. The respondent did not attend the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found all four claims succeeded: whistleblowing detriment, unauthorised deduction of wages, unpaid holiday pay, and wrongful dismissal. Total awards amounted to £11,620.81 including £6,000 injury to feelings for whistleblowing plus £800 interest, and various pay awards.

Practical note

Even when a respondent is in liquidation and does not attend, tribunals will proceed to hear claims and make awards if the claimant can prove their case, particularly important for whistleblowing protection claims.

Award breakdown

Injury to feelings£6,000
Notice pay£2,015
Holiday pay£1,269
Unpaid wages£2,336
Interest£800

Vento band: lower

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.43B

Case details

Case number
2408652/2025
Decision date
5 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No