Claimant v iHOD Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The Respondent made an unauthorised deduction totalling £21,600 from the Claimant's wages in the period July to October 2023, of which £10,000 had been subsequently repaid.
Facts
The Claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages relating to the period July to October 2023. The Respondent had deducted £21,600 from the Claimant's wages, of which £10,000 had been subsequently repaid. The Claimant did not attend the hearing, which proceeded in his absence with only the Respondent represented by solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint well-founded and ordered the Respondent to pay the outstanding balance of £11,600 gross. The Claimant was made responsible for any tax or National Insurance on the award.
Practical note
A tribunal can find in favour of a claimant on unauthorised deductions even when the claimant does not attend the hearing, provided the evidence supports the claim.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3311784/2023
- Decision date
- 12 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- iHOD Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No