Cases1401425/2024

Claimant v Mr Michael Powell

10 January 2025Before Employment Judge SangerBristolremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£176

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the Second Respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages during the period between 6 November and 26 December 2023, and awarded the claimant the gross sum of £176.04 representing the unpaid wages.

Facts

Mr Sanders brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against two respondents: Mr Michael Powell personally and M & S Powell Ltd. The claim related to unpaid wages during the period between 6 November and 26 December 2023. Both parties appeared in person at a remote video hearing.

Decision

The tribunal upheld the claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against the Second Respondent (M & S Powell Ltd) and ordered payment of £176.04 gross representing unpaid wages. The claim against the First Respondent (Mr Michael Powell personally) was dismissed.

Practical note

Employees must correctly identify the proper respondent in wage claims - here the company rather than the individual director was liable for the wage deduction.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£176

Case details

Case number
1401425/2024
Decision date
10 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No
Rep type
self

Claimant representation

Represented
No