Claimant v DHL Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not attend the hearing or provide sufficient explanation to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded the full amount claimed by the claimant.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against DHL Services Ltd. The hearing was conducted remotely by CVP. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent did not attend but provided written representations which were considered by the tribunal.
Decision
Employment Judge Hutchinson sitting alone found in favour of the claimant. The tribunal determined that the respondent had made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered the respondent to pay £949.75 gross.
Practical note
Non-attendance by a respondent at a wages claim hearing, even with written representations, may result in judgment for the claimant where the deduction cannot be justified.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6002234/2024
- Decision date
- 3 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No