Case 2600150/2026 · Employment Tribunal
Matthew Hazlehurst v The Batemans Mill Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 2600150/2026
- Decision date
- 27 July 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge L Brown
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Matthew Hazlehurst
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMatthew Hazlehurst presented his claim against The Batemans Mill Ltd in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal on 31 January 2026. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Employment Judge L Brown decided that a determination could properly be made under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and ordered it to pay him £667.25 gross. The respondent is responsible for paying any tax or National Insurance due from that sum. The judgment was approved on 27 July 2026, and the hearing listed for 31 July 2026 was cancelled.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The award is gross. The respondent is responsible for paying any tax or National Insurance due from that sum. | Upheld | — | £667 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £667
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure
Official outcome judgment PDF
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