Case 6017196/2024 · Employment Tribunal
M Brown v Cognitive Publishing Ltd (in administration) — 2025
- Case reference
- 6017196/2024
- Decision date
- 1 December 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Butler
Parties
2 namedClaimant
M Brown
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim was presented in the Manchester Employment Tribunal on 3 November 2024. The respondent, Cognitive Publishing Ltd (in administration), failed to present a valid response on time, and Employment Judge M Butler decided that the claim could properly be determined under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages. It ordered payment of £11,578.45 gross, made up of £288.45 for underpayment of wages from July 2024 and £11,290 for commission for the period April to June 2024.
The judgment recorded that the claimant would be responsible for any tax liabilities arising if the gross figure is paid without tax being deducted at source. The total amount payable was £11,578.45.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found unauthorised deductions from wages. The award was made up of £288.45 for underpayment of wages from July 2024 and £11,290 for commission for the period April to June 2024. | Upheld | — | £11,578 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £11,578
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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