Mr E Gartland v Paton Bros Scaffolding

Case No. 6005191/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr. E. Gartland Respondent: Paton Bros Scaffolding Heard at: Carlisle On: 1 April 2025 Before: Judge Callan Representation Claimant: Did not attend Respondent: Mr. R. Paton

JUDGMENT The Claimant’s claim is upheld. The respondent made an unlawful deduction from the claimant’s wages contrary to section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and is ordered to pay the claimant the sum of £506.00 (gross).

REASONS

1. The claimant worked for the respondent as a labourer. He was contracted to work for 44 hours per week. He commenced his employment on 28 May 2024 and he was dismissed on 21 June 2024. He was paid his wages a week in arrears. He received wages on 7 June 2024, 14 June 2024 and 21 June 2024. Wages due on 28 June 2024 were unpaid. The respondent stated the wages were not paid due to deductions m...