Case 2410871/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Ms Kathryn Ward v Department for Work and Pensions HELD AT: Manchester — 2025
- Case reference
- 2410871/2023
- Decision date
- 11 March 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms Kathryn Ward
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal, sitting at Manchester before Tribunal Judge Holt on 18 February 2025, recorded a consent judgment in favour of the Claimant on her unlawful deduction from wages claim against the Department for Work and Pensions. The agreed sum was £15,288.14 gross, comprising £11,537.88 in unpaid wages (subject to tax and National Insurance deductions through the Respondent's payroll) and £3,750.26 in unpaid pension contributions to be paid directly into the Claimant's pension fund.
In relation to the Claimant's claim under s.11 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Respondent agreed by consent to issue a revised statement of employment particulars by 4pm on 04 March 2025 confirming the Claimant's appointment as a substantive Grade 7 with effect from 01 June 2021.
The Tribunal recorded that the alleged deductions spanned the 2021-22 to 2024-25 tax years and noted the Claimant's position that earlier payment would have attracted a lower tax rate. The Tribunal noted it had no jurisdiction over that tax issue but recorded the position to assist with any HMRC negotiations.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Judgment entered by consent. Sum comprises £11,537.88 unpaid wages (subject to PAYE/NI deductions) and £3,750.26 unpaid pension contributions to be paid directly into the Claimant's pension fund. | Upheld | — | £15,288 |
| Other | Claim under s.11 Employment Rights Act 1996 (reference to tribunal re: statement of employment particulars). By consent, Respondent ordered to issue a revised statement by 4pm on 04 March 2025 confirming substantive Grade 7 appointment with effect from 01 June 2021. Non-monetary remedy. | Upheld | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £15,288
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.11 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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