Mr M Smith v Gavin Ellison — 2025

Case reference: 6009341/2024
Decision date: 2 June 2025
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Smail Date

Indexed: 23 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr M Smith

Respondent

Gavin Ellison

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The claim was presented in the South West Employment Tribunal on 23 August 2024. The respondent did not present a valid response on time, and the Employment Judge determined that the claim, or part of it, could properly be decided under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.

The tribunal found that the claimant's claim for unauthorised deduction of earnings was well-founded. It ordered the respondent, Gavin Ellison, to pay Mr M Smith £860 within 7 days. The judgment does not break the award down into separate components or record any additional remedy elements.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unlawful deduction from wages	The judgment describes the claim as one for unauthorised deduction of earnings and finds it well-founded.	Upheld	—	£860

Remedy

Monetary award

Total award: £860; across all upheld claims

Official outcome judgment PDF

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