Cases6012188/2024

Claimant v The Old Sergeant Pub

17 February 2025Before Employment Judge LumbyLondon South (Croydon)remote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£577

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the period 17 to 23 June 2024. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim.

Facts

The claimant, Ms Bonaccorso, worked at The Old Sergeant Pub and was not paid wages owed for the period 17 to 23 June 2024. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from her wages totaling £576.92 gross. The respondent did not attend the tribunal hearing to defend the claim.

Decision

The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded and ordered the respondent to pay £576.92 gross. The claimant is responsible for any tax or National Insurance on this amount.

Practical note

When a hospitality employer fails to attend a tribunal hearing, the tribunal can find in favour of the claimant on unpaid wages claims based on the evidence presented.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£577

Case details

Case number
6012188/2024
Decision date
17 February 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No