Mr S Hepburn v Beyond Migration Ltd (In liquidation): 6020689/2025
JUDGMENT
[1]The respondent was notified of this claim and listing of a final hearing by way of a letter dated 10 June 2025 addressed to its registered office. It did not file a response.[2]Companies House records show that the respondent entered into creditors’ voluntary liquidation on 7 August 2025.[3]On 7 October 2025 the Tribunal wrote to the insolvency practitioner listed on Companies House notifying it of the claim and the listing of this final hearing. No response was received.[4]The respondent failed to attend or be represented at the final hearing. In accordance with Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 the hearing proceeded in the absence of the respondent. Wages[5]The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages brought under section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 is well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction of £3,771.51 from the claimant's gross wages in the period 24 March 2025 to 17 April 2025 inclusive.[6]Pursuant to section 24(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 the respondent shall also pay the claimant the sum of £500 to compensate the claimant for financial losses attributable to the unauthorised deduction. Summary[7]The respondent shall therefore pay the claimant the sum of £4,271.51.[8]The respondent is ordered to pay the sum of £4,271.51 calculated as follows (wages subject to tax and national insurance): Wages not paid March-April 2025 £3,771.51 Compensation for financial loss £500.00 Judgment sums due £4,271.51 Approved by