Cases6015023/2024

Claimant v Harry James Group Ltd

23 January 2025Before Employment Judge NewburnNewcastlein person

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,539

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the Respondent had unlawfully deducted wages from the Claimant, comprising 25 days wages from July 2024 and employee pension contributions. The claim under s.13 Employment Rights Act was therefore well founded.

Facts

The Claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against his former employer. The deductions related to 25 days wages from July 2024 and employee pension contributions. The Claimant represented himself at the hearing while the Respondent company was represented by a director, Mr Horncastle.

Decision

The tribunal found the claim under s.13 Employment Rights Act was well founded. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Claimant £2,539.35 net, comprising unpaid wages and pension contributions. This was stated to be a gross award subject to tax and national insurance.

Practical note

Employers must ensure wages and pension contributions are paid in full and on time, as failure to do so will result in successful unlawful deduction of wages claims.

Award breakdown

Arrears of pay£1,918
Pension loss£622

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.13

Case details

Case number
6015023/2024
Decision date
23 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
in house

Claimant representation

Represented
No