Mr J Caine v Hartwell plc — 2023

Case reference: 3312609/2022
Decision date: 22 January 2023
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Margo Representation
Venue: Watford

Indexed: 21 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr J Caine

Respondent

Hartwell plc

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The claimant’s case was listed for a remote hearing on 31 May 2023 before Employment Judge Margo. The claimant did not attend. On the morning of the hearing he emailed saying he was unwell; the material before the tribunal included a message referring to hay fever and an inability to open his eyes. The tribunal also noted that the claimant’s email to the tribunal simply said he could not attend due to illness and asked for the hearing to be rescheduled.

Claims and outcomes

2 findings recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unlawful deduction from wages	The judgment describes the case as a claim for unpaid wages and commission and dismisses it under Rule 47 because the claimant did not attend the hearing.	Dismissed	—	—
Breach of contract	The judgment describes the case as a claim for unpaid wages and commission and dismisses it under Rule 47 because the claimant did not attend the hearing.	Dismissed	—	—

Legal tests applied

2 references

Official outcome judgment PDF

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