Case 2501509/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Ms J Farmer First v Mr A Platts and 3 others — 2023
- Case reference
- 2501509/2023
- Decision date
- 20 October 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Murphy Representation
- Venue
- Newcastle
Parties
5 namedClaimant
Ms J Farmer First
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe final hearing took place remotely on 6 December 2023. The respondents had not entered responses within the applicable time limits, none attended or were represented, and the hearing proceeded in their absence. The tribunal recorded that the claimant, Ms J Farmer, was employed by R2 at all material times, and that the claims against R1, R3 and R4 were dismissed.
The tribunal held that R2 had made an unauthorised deduction from wages contrary to section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It ordered R2 to pay the claimant £636.50 in respect of unpaid wages for shifts worked between 20 March 2023 and 2 April 2023.
The award was stated to be gross of tax and national insurance, with R2 responsible for making any lawful deductions and accounting to HMRC if applicable.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found that R2 made an unauthorised deduction from wages contrary to section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and ordered payment of £636.50 for unpaid wages for shifts worked between 20 March 2023 and 2 April 2023. The claims against R1, R3 and R4 were dismissed. | Upheld | — | £637 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £637
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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