Case 1406448/2023 · Employment Tribunal

(1) Mr Darren Sharp (2) Miss Megan Heathcote (3) Miss Kelly Parratt v Werner de Bruin T/A The Old Crown — 2024

Case reference: 1406448/2023
Decision date: 4 October 2024
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Midgley Appearances

Indexed: 22 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

(1) Mr Darren Sharp (2) Miss Megan Heathcote (3) Miss Kelly Parratt

Respondent

Werner de Bruin T/A The Old Crown

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The respondent did not attend or represent itself. The tribunal heard evidence from Mr Darren Sharp, Miss Megan Heathcote and Miss Kelly Parratt and considered the documents they submitted. The respondent's responses in claims 1406448/2023 and 1400060/2024 were struck out under Rule 47 because of non-attendance.

The tribunal found the claims for unauthorised deduction of wages, unpaid annual leave and breach of contract well founded. It ordered payment of £3,333.81 net to Mr Sharp for wages deductions and £961.54 gross for unpaid annual leave; £1,845.66 net to Miss Heathcote for wages deductions, £366.31 net for unpaid annual leave and £102.00 net for breach of contract in relation to tips; and £4,039.00 net to Miss Parratt for wages deductions, £394.76 net for unpaid pension contributions and £1,249.00 gross for unpaid annual leave. The total ordered was £12,292.08.

Claims and outcomes

3 findings recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unlawful deduction from wages	The tribunal found unauthorised deductions from wages under Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996 for Mr Darren Sharp (£3,333.81 net), Miss Megan Heathcote (£1,845.66 net), and Miss Kelly Parratt (£4,039.00 net wages plus £394.76 net unpaid pension contributions).	Upheld	—	£9,613
Holiday pay	The tribunal found unpaid annual leave / holiday pay for Mr Darren Sharp (£961.54 gross), Miss Megan Heathcote (£366.31 net), and Miss Kelly Parratt (£1,249.00 gross).	Upheld	—	£2,577
Breach of contract	Miss Megan Heathcote's breach of contract claim concerned tips, and the tribunal awarded £102.00 net.	Upheld	—	£102

Remedy

Monetary award

Total award: £12,292; across all upheld claims

Legal tests applied

3 references

Official outcome judgment PDF

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