Claimant v Britannia Hotels Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for unauthorised deductions from wages was not well founded and dismissed it. The claimant failed to establish that the respondent had made unlawful deductions from his wages.
Facts
Mr Dunkwu brought a claim against Britannia Hotels Limited alleging unauthorised deductions from his wages. The claim was heard at a one-day hearing in Newcastle. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claimant's claim for unauthorised deductions from wages was not well founded and dismissed it. Oral reasons were given at the hearing, with written reasons available only on request within 14 days.
Practical note
A claimant must establish on the evidence that unauthorised deductions from wages actually occurred, and failure to do so will result in dismissal of the claim.
Case details
- Case number
- 6019666/2024
- Decision date
- 28 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No