Case 2302963/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Tribunal upholds unlawful-deduction-from-wages and holiday-pay claims against The Baguette Deli Limited
The claimant brought claims against The Baguette Deli Limited which were heard by CVP at the London South Hearing Centre on 18 October 2024 before Employment Judge McLaren. The claimant appeared in person assisted by an interpreter; the respondent did not attend.
- Case reference
- 2302963/2024
- Decision date
- 25 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Mclaren Representation
- Venue
- London South Hearing Centre
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss E De la Cruz Espejo
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Miss E De la Cruz Espejo, brought claims against The Baguette Deli Limited which were heard by CVP at the London South Hearing Centre on 18 October 2024 before Employment Judge McLaren. The claimant appeared in person assisted by an interpreter; the respondent did not attend.
The claimant withdrew her breach of contract claim, which was dismissed on that basis. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and awarded £2,064 gross, and further found that the respondent had failed to pay accrued untaken holiday pay on the date her employment terminated, awarding £411 gross.
The total monies payable to the claimant were recorded as £2,475 gross. Written reasons were not provided as reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Dismissed upon withdrawal by the claimant. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages; £2,064 gross awarded. | Upheld | — | £2,064 |
| Holiday pay | Respondent failed to pay accrued untaken holiday pay on termination; £411 gross awarded. | Upheld | — | £411 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,475
- across all upheld claims
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