Claimant v Legal Comfort Associates Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the period 1 to 8 December 2023, ordering payment of the net sum of £437.64 that was wrongfully deducted.
The respondent brought a contract claim which was subsequently withdrawn by the respondent and dismissed by the tribunal.
Facts
The claimant Mr Ocana worked for Legal Comfort Associates Limited until 8 December 2023. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from his wages during the period 1 to 8 December 2023. The respondent also brought a contract claim against the claimant which was later withdrawn.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on his unlawful deduction from wages claim, ordering the respondent to pay £437.64 net. The tribunal also awarded the claimant a preparation time order of £506 under regulation 74(b) of the ET Rules. The respondent's contract claim was dismissed on withdrawal.
Practical note
Even unrepresented claimants can successfully pursue wage deduction claims and obtain preparation time orders where appropriate, particularly where the respondent is legally represented.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3200678/2024
- Decision date
- 16 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- legal services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No