Claimant v Red Bean Recruitment Ltd T/A RB Social Care
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not appear to defend the claim.
The tribunal found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant his holiday pay entitlement. The respondent did not appear to contest the claim.
Facts
The claimant Peter Chukwunonso Okoronkwo brought claims against Red Bean Recruitment Ltd T/A RB Social Care for unlawful deduction of wages and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent did not appear at the hearing to defend the claims. The tribunal heard evidence from the claimant who was represented by a lay representative.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £520.00 for unlawful deduction of wages and £51.59 for unpaid holiday pay. The tribunal also awarded preparation time and disbursements of £532.58 against the respondent.
Practical note
Non-attendance by a respondent at tribunal will typically result in judgment for the claimant where the claims are substantiated, and the tribunal may award preparation time costs against the non-attending party.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2600787/2024
- Decision date
- 3 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep