Cases2502021/2024

Claimant v MMHL Limited

19 February 2025Before Employment Judge AspdenNewcastleremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£1,245

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in August 2024 by failing to pay the full amount due in respect of accrued untaken holiday. The parties agreed that £1245.42 was still owing.

Facts

The claimant was owed payment for accrued untaken holiday when her employment ended in August 2024. The respondent failed to pay the full amount due. The parties agreed that £1245.42 remained outstanding.

Decision

The tribunal found the claim for unauthorised deduction from wages well founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £1245.42, representing the unpaid holiday pay that both parties agreed was still owed.

Practical note

Employers must ensure full payment of accrued holiday entitlement on termination of employment or face claims for unlawful deduction of wages.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£1,245

Case details

Case number
2502021/2024
Decision date
19 February 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No