Claimant v Mr S Pardon
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was paid below the national minimum wage, with deductions of £1.50 per hour over 805 hours worked. The respondent was ordered to pay the shortfall of £1207.50.
The tribunal found that the claimant suffered unlawful deductions from wages in respect of the national minimum wage shortfall. The respondent failed to pay the lawful minimum rate.
Facts
The claimant worked for the respondents at Pardos Café but was paid below the national minimum wage. She was underpaid by £1.50 per hour for 805 hours of work. The respondent also failed to provide a written statement of employment particulars as required by law.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on her complaint of unlawful deduction from wages relating to national minimum wage. The respondent was ordered to pay £1207.50 in arrears and an additional £247 (two weeks' pay) for breach of the duty to provide written employment particulars.
Practical note
Employers in the hospitality sector must ensure compliance with national minimum wage requirements and provide written statements of employment particulars, or face financial penalties.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1304376/2023
- Decision date
- 15 February 2024
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Mr S Pardon
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No