Cases2303064/2024

Claimant v Orchid Health Ltd t/a Vybe Hair Design

20 January 2025Before Employment Judge YardleyLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Default judgment£2,248

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the Respondent made a series of unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages between 22 September 2022 and 26 February 2024. The respondent failed to present a response in time, and judgment was entered under Rule 22. The claim was well-founded.

Othersucceeded

The tribunal found that the Respondent failed to give the Claimant written itemised pay statements as required by section 8 Employment Rights Act 1996 in the period 1 January 2024 to 26 February 2024. However, no award was made in respect of this breach.

Facts

The Claimant was employed by Orchid Health Ltd t/a Vybe Hair Design, a hair salon business. Between 22 September 2022 and 26 February 2024, the Respondent made unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages totalling £2,247.53. The Respondent also failed to provide written itemised pay statements between 1 January 2024 and 26 February 2024. The Respondent failed to present a response to the claim in time.

Decision

The tribunal entered judgment for the Claimant under Rule 22 as the Respondent failed to present a response. The claim for unauthorised deductions from wages was well-founded and the Respondent was ordered to pay £2,247.53 (gross). The claim for failure to provide itemised pay statements succeeded but no award was made.

Practical note

Even where a claim for failure to provide itemised pay statements is well-founded, tribunals are not obliged to make a financial award in respect of this breach.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£2,248

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 s.8

Case details

Case number
2303064/2024
Decision date
20 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep