Claimant v Paignton Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to pay the claimant net wages shown as due on payslips dated 5 May 2024 (£1,030.95) and 5 June 2024 (£919.97). The respondent did not attend or present a response. The tribunal found the unauthorised deductions were made contrary to section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Claim regarding unpaid employee pension contributions and employer pension contributions was withdrawn by the claimant and dismissed by the tribunal.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Paignton Limited. On 5 May 2024 and 5 June 2024, the respondent processed payslips showing net pay due to the claimant of £1,030.95 and £919.97 respectively, but failed to pay these amounts. The claimant also initially brought claims regarding unpaid pension contributions but subsequently withdrew these claims.
Decision
The tribunal found the claimant's complaint of unauthorised deduction from wages well-founded. The respondent failed to attend the hearing and had not presented a response. The tribunal ordered payment of £1,950.92 representing the unpaid wages from the two payslips.
Practical note
Where an employer fails to pay wages shown as due on payslips and does not defend the claim, the tribunal will make a default judgment ordering payment of the unpaid amounts under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2500967/2024
- Decision date
- 8 January 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Paignton Limited
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No