Claimant v Worldwide Berries Limited

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the period 1 June 2024 to 12 July 2024. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim and the tribunal was satisfied the claimant was entitled to the unpaid wages.

The tribunal found the respondent breached the claimant's contract by failing to pay notice pay. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim and the claimant was awarded damages for the breach in the amount of his notice period entitlement.

The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction by failing to pay the claimant for holidays accrued but not taken on the date employment ended. The respondent did not attend and the claimant established his entitlement to accrued holiday pay.

Under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996, the tribunal determined the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment. The respondent did not attend to contest the claim and the tribunal was satisfied the claimant met the eligibility requirements.