Case 3307430/2023 · Employment Tribunal

Mr David Cagliarini v Plymouth Rock Technologies Limited in creditors voluntary liquidation — 2024

Case reference: 3307430/2023
Decision date: 16 October 2024
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Foxwell Appearances

Indexed: 21 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr David Cagliarini

Respondent

Plymouth Rock Technologies Limited in creditors voluntary liquidation

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The claim was issued on 26 June 2023 and heard by video at Watford on 16 October 2024 before Regional Employment Judge Foxwell. The respondent, Plymouth Rock Technologies Limited in creditors voluntary liquidation, did not enter a response and did not appear. The tribunal noted that, under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, it could properly determine the claim on that basis.

On the merits, the tribunal held that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant’s wages and ordered payment of £42,363.91 gross. It also found two breaches of contract: failure to make pension contributions on the claimant’s behalf, for which damages of £1,270.92 were awarded, and failure to pay expenses, for which damages of £4,879.87 were awarded. The judgment does not record any dismissal, discrimination, or whistleblowing issues.

Claims and outcomes

3 findings recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unlawful deduction from wages	The tribunal found the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant’s wages and ordered payment of the gross sum.	Upheld	—	£42,364
Breach of contract	The tribunal found the respondent had failed to make pension contributions on the claimant’s behalf and awarded damages for that breach.	Upheld	—	£1,271
Breach of contract	The tribunal found the respondent had failed to pay the claimant’s expenses and awarded damages for that breach.	Upheld	—	£4,880

Remedy

Monetary award

Total award: £48,515; across all upheld claims

Legal tests applied

1 reference

Official outcome judgment PDF

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