Case 2309398/2025 · Employment Tribunal
German Mendoza Moreira v Catering Co Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 2309398/2025
- Decision date
- 18 March 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Liz Ord
- Venue
- Croydon
Parties
2 namedClaimant
German Mendoza Moreira
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Liz Ord, sitting alone with a Spanish interpreter, gave judgment after a hearing at which the respondent did not attend. The claimant was employed on a variable hours contract until 19 May 2025, paid at £16/hour net plus a £2/hour service charge, and was not paid his May 2025 wages.
The tribunal held that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions of £1,795 gross (£1,595 unpaid wages and £200 service charge for 79.75 hours worked in May 2025) and had failed to pay £585 gross in accrued holiday pay (3.76 days/26 hours at £18/hour net for the partial leave year 1 April-19 May 2025). Both sums are subject to tax.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unpaid May 2025 wages (£1,595 unpaid wages and £200 unpaid service charge), gross sum subject to tax. Comprises 79.75 hours unpaid at £16/hr net plus £2/hr net service charge. | Upheld | — | £1,795 |
| Holiday pay | Accrued holiday pay (3.76 days / 26 hours) at £18/hr net, gross sum subject to tax. | Upheld | — | £585 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,380
- across all upheld claims
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