Case 6020689/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Simeonn Hepburn v Beyond Migration Limited (in liquidation) — 2025
- Case reference
- 6020689/2025
- Decision date
- 6 November 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge A Rao Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Simeonn Hepburn
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought a complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages under section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent, which entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 7 August 2025, did not file a response and did not attend the final hearing. The Tribunal had notified both the registered office and the appointed insolvency practitioner, and proceeded in the respondent's absence under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.
Employment Judge A Rao found the complaint well-founded. The Tribunal determined that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction of £3,771.51 from the claimant's gross wages between 24 March 2025 and 17 April 2025 inclusive. Pursuant to section 24(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, the respondent was also ordered to pay £500 to compensate the claimant for financial losses attributable to the unauthorised deduction.
The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant a total of £4,271.51, comprising £3,771.51 in unpaid wages (subject to tax and national insurance) and £500 in compensation for financial loss.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unauthorised deduction of £3,771.51 from gross wages for the period 24 March 2025 to 17 April 2025, plus £500 compensation under s.24(2) ERA 1996 for financial loss attributable to the deduction. | Upheld | — | £4,271 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £4,271
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- section 24(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024
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