Case 6001308/2026 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Ouakkaha v I & S Transport Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 6001308/2026
- Decision date
- 30 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Ouakkaha
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr J Ouakkaha claimed that I & S Transport Ltd had made unauthorised deductions from his wages. The respondent disputed the claim. Mr Ouakkaha did not attend or arrange representation at the final hearing on 30 June 2026, gave no advance notice or reason for his absence, and could not be reached by the tribunal clerk. As he bore the burden of proving an unauthorised deduction, the tribunal dismissed his claim under rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure.
The respondent had sought to bring a breach of contract counterclaim in its response form. The tribunal rejected the counterclaim because Mr Ouakkaha had not brought a breach of contract claim, meaning that article 4(d) of the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England & Wales) Order 1994 did not allow the respondent to counterclaim. The tribunal held that it lacked jurisdiction and rejected the counterclaim under rule 24(2). No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Dismissed under rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure because the claimant did not attend or arrange representation at the final hearing and gave no reason or notice. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | The respondent's proposed counterclaim was rejected for lack of jurisdiction. The claimant had not brought a breach of contract claim, so article 4(d) of the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England & Wales) Order 1994 did not permit the counterclaim. | Other | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure
- article 4(d) of the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England & Wales) Order 1994
- rule 24(2) of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure
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