Mr M Stidwill v Payello Ltd — 2025

Case reference: 2301304/2024
Decision date: 5 March 2025
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Aspinall Date

Indexed: 25 April 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr M Stidwill

Respondent

Payello Ltd

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The claim was presented at the London South Employment Tribunal on 15 January 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and Employment Judge Aspinall made a determination under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure (default judgment).

The Tribunal found unauthorised deductions of £2,091.61 gross (covering wages for 20 October to 20 November 2023 plus overtime) and unpaid holiday entitlement of £242.43 gross.

The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £2,334.04 in total. The claimant was directed to account to HMRC for any sums owed in respect of payment.

Claims and outcomes

2 findings recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unlawful deduction from wages	Unauthorised deductions: £2,008.55 (period 20 October 2023 to 20 November 2023) plus £83.06 (3.83 hours overtime at £21.67/hour).	Upheld	—	£2,092
Holiday pay	Unpaid holiday entitlement (gross).	Upheld	—	£242

Remedy

Monetary award

Total award: £2,334; across all upheld claims

Legal tests applied

1 reference

Official outcome judgment PDF

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