Mr D Netherton v The Vocational Academy Essex Ltd and M A Rickards: 6005676/2025
JUDGMENT
[1]The correct name of the first respondent is The Vocational Academy Essex Ltd and the Tribunal’s records shall be amended accordingly.[2]The claim against the second respondent, Michael Albert Rickards, is dismissed. 1 of 2 Case Number: 6005676/2025[3]The claims of unauthorised deduction from wages and breach of contract (which is added as a claim) succeed.[4]The first respondent will pay the claimant £1,299.64 for unpaid wages for October 2024 and £143.05 for unpaid wages for July 2024, and £450.00 for unpaid employer’s pension contributions. The total payable by the first respondent to the claimant for unauthorised deduction from wages is £1,822.69, to be paid without deduction of Income tax or employee’s National Insurance contributions.[5]The first respondent shall pay the claimant £81.43 for breach of contract (failure to pay expenses), to be paid without deduction of Income tax or employee’s National Insurance contributions.