Case 2215202/2023 · Employment Tribunal
In person For the v Akoberwa Ltd — 2024
- Case reference
- 2215202/2023
- Decision date
- 8 February 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Coen
- Venue
- London Central
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was heard by Employment Judge Coen sitting alone at London Central on 5 February 2024. The Respondent's response was presented out of time, and the tribunal issued a Rule 21 judgment. The judgment records that the Claimant, Miss Livia Hartmann, appeared in person and the Respondent, Akoberwa Limited, also appeared in person.
The tribunal upheld the Claimant's claim for unauthorised deductions from wages. It ordered the Respondent to pay £12,907.99, described as net of tax and National Insurance contributions, for deductions from the Claimant's wages between 10 July 2023 and 27 September 2023. The judgment also states that it was the Respondent's responsibility to account to HMRC for tax and National Insurance contributions.
The tribunal also upheld the Claimant's breach of contract claim in respect of unpaid expenses during her employment and ordered payment of £300. No separate award of interest, basic award, compensatory award, or injury to feelings was recorded in the judgment. The total sum awarded was £13,207.99.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Award was stated to be net of tax and National Insurance contributions in respect of unauthorised deductions from wages between 10 July 2023 and 27 September 2023; the Respondent was to account to HMRC for tax and NIC. | Upheld | — | £12,908 |
| Breach of contract | Award for non-payment of expenses during the Claimant's employment. | Upheld | — | £300 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £13,208
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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