Case 2301504/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr B Laidlaw v Steelfort Group of Companies — 2022
- Case reference
- 2301504/2022
- Decision date
- 12 October 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Tsamados Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr B Laidlaw
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was issued in the London South Employment Tribunals on 27 April 2022. The respondent did not present a valid response on time, and the Employment Judge determined that the claim could properly be decided under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. The judgment is a default determination on the papers rather than a contested hearing.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages. It ordered the respondent to pay £12,300.00 gross in respect of that claim. The tribunal also found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £1,394.00 for that element.
The judgment recorded a total sum due of £13,694.00. It also stated that the hearing listed for 16 November 2022 was cancelled.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The judgment states that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and must pay £12,300.00 gross. | Upheld | — | £12,300 |
| Holiday pay | The judgment states that the respondent failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay £1,394.00. | Upheld | — | £1,394 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £13,694
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
Official outcome judgment PDF
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