Cases2402127/2024

Claimant v Kids 1st Steps Limited

8 January 2025Before Employment Judge KM RossManchesterremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,509

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant her wages for November 2023. This constituted an unauthorised deduction from wages.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant for 8 days of accrued but untaken holiday upon termination of employment. This constituted an unauthorised deduction from wages.

Facts

The claimant worked for the respondent, a childcare provider. Her employment ended in November 2023. The respondent failed to pay her wages for November 2023 (one month's wages) and also failed to pay her for 8 days of accrued but untaken holiday entitlement upon termination. The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay.

Decision

The tribunal found both claims well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,708.76 for unpaid November wages (net) and £800 for unpaid holiday pay (8 days at £100 per day gross), totalling £2,508.76.

Practical note

Employers must pay all wages owed including final month's salary and accrued untaken holiday pay on termination, or face successful tribunal claims for unauthorised deductions.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£800
Unpaid wages£1,709

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996

Case details

Case number
2402127/2024
Decision date
8 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
education
Represented
No
Rep type
self

Claimant representation

Represented
No