Cases2407611/2023

Claimant v Dragon Football Academy Limited

17 January 2025Before Employment Judge G TobinManchesterremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£3,508

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay wages properly due to the claimant and awarded £1,015.30 gross in unpaid wages.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent breached the claimant's contract by failing to provide proper notice pay and awarded £1,846.15 gross.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay accrued and unpaid annual leave entitlement and awarded £646.10 gross for holiday pay.

Facts

Mr Brenden Johns brought claims against Dragon Football Academy Limited for unpaid wages, notice pay, and accrued holiday pay. The hearing was conducted remotely via video platform with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by a consultant. The tribunal heard oral reasons for its decisions at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all three claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,015.30 for unpaid wages, £1,846.15 for notice pay, and £646.10 for accrued holiday pay, totalling £3,507.55 gross.

Practical note

This case demonstrates that even self-represented claimants can succeed in straightforward contractual wage claims when the employer has failed to meet basic payment obligations.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£1,846
Holiday pay£646
Unpaid wages£1,015

Case details

Case number
2407611/2023
Decision date
17 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
education
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No