Claimant v The Old Sergeant Pub
Outcome
Individual claims
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
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