Claimant v Bridge Street Coffee Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deduction from wages was well-founded. The respondent had deducted £183.20 from the claimant's wages without lawful authority. The respondent did not attend the hearing to defend the claim.
Facts
Miss Lenton brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against Bridge Street Coffee Limited. The respondent had deducted £183.20 from her wages. The respondent did not attend the tribunal hearing held remotely on 20 January 2025. The claimant appeared in person.
Decision
Employment Judge Thompson found the claim of unauthorised deduction from wages was well-founded. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £183.20 gross, representing the sum unlawfully deducted from her wages.
Practical note
A respondent's failure to attend a hearing where a straightforward wage deduction claim is made will typically result in judgment for the claimant on uncontested evidence.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6005628/2024
- Decision date
- 20 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No