R Didar v BB Staffing Ltd T/a Business Benchmark Staffing: 6005021/2024
JUDGMENT
[1]The Respondent has failed to file an ET3 within the deadline and has not requested an extension of time to file the same.[2]Having considered the ET1 and documents provided by the Claimant, Employment Judge Klimov has decided that a determination of the claim can properly be made without a hearing.[3]The Judgment of the Tribunal, made under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, is as follows.[4]On 2 April 2024, the Claimant entered into a contract of employment with the Respondent. Pursuant to the terms of the contract, the Respondent agreed to pay the Claimant a gross annual salary of £30,000, payable on a monthly basis. The Respondent also agreed to reimburse the claimant for any work-related expenses.[5]The Claimant worked for the Respondent from 11 March 2024 – 22 April 2024. The Respondent has made an unauthorised deduction from the Claimant’s wages by failing to pay the claimant his wages for that period, totalling £3,461.54 gross (6 weeks @ £576.92 p/w).[6]In performing his duties for the Respondent, the Claimant has incurred work-related expenses, totalling £413.44. In breach of contract the Respondent has failed to reimburse the Claimant for the incurred expenses. Case No: 6005021/24[7]Accordingly, the Claimant’s complaints of unauthorised deduction from wages and breach of contract are well-founded.[8]Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant:a. £3,461.54 (gross) with respect to the wages deducted, andb. £413.44 as damages for breach of contract with respect to the expenses.[9]The Claimant will be responsible for any tax and National Insurance due on these sums.[10]The final hearing on 6 December 2024 is vacated.