Claimant v 2YorkshireChefs Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim of unlawful deduction from wages contrary to section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to be well founded. The claimant successfully established that wages had been unlawfully deducted by the respondent.
The tribunal found the claim of accrued and unpaid holiday pay pursuant to regulation 13 of the Working Time Regulations 1998 to be well founded. The claimant successfully demonstrated that holiday pay had accrued but remained unpaid by the respondent.
Facts
Mr Wright brought claims against 2YorkshireChefs Ltd for unlawful deduction from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The claimant appeared in person at a remote video hearing before Employment Judge Morgan KC. The respondent company was represented by Mr Longthorn. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties regarding the unpaid wages and accrued holiday pay.
Decision
The tribunal found both claims well founded and ordered the respondent to pay £2,153.85 (net) to the claimant. This sum comprised unlawful deductions from wages under the Employment Rights Act 1996 and accrued unpaid holiday pay under the Working Time Regulations 1998.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants can successfully pursue wage and holiday pay claims against employers who fail to meet their basic statutory payment obligations.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1807225/2024
- Decision date
- 20 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No