Case 6011704/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Hans Portegys v Will Barnes Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 6011704/2024
- Decision date
- 11 February 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Youngs Representation
- Venue
- London South
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Hans Portegys
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Employment Tribunal, sitting at London South by video hearing on 11 February 2025 before Employment Judge Youngs, considered the claimant Hans Portegys's claim against Will Barnes Ltd. The respondent did not attend. The Tribunal found that the claim for unlawful deductions from wages succeeded, and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant the net sum of £233 after deductions for tax and national insurance.
The Employment Judge separately indicated a proposal to make a preparation time order requiring the respondent to pay the claimant £369, representing 8 hours of preparation time at the statutory rate of £41 per hour. The respondent was given until 25 April 2025 to make written representations on whether such an order should be made; absent any representations, the order would be made in those terms.
Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing and written reasons would not be provided unless requested at the hearing or in writing within 14 days of the written record being sent.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Net sum of £233 awarded after deductions for tax and national insurance. | Upheld | — | £233 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £233
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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