Automated Summary
Key Facts
Employment Tribunal in the North West region ruled that Betterware Global Limited (in creditors' voluntary liquidation) made an unauthorised deduction from Mrs. A Civce-Vaivode's wages. The claim was issued on 7 December 2022, and the respondent failed to respond. The Tribunal ordered the payment of £2750.74. The judgment was issued on 25 September 2023 and sent to the parties on 29 September 2023.
Issues
- The tribunal determined that Betterware Global Limited made an unauthorised deduction from Mrs A Civce-Vaivode's wages and ordered the company to pay the net sum of £2750.74. This issue was resolved under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, as the respondent failed to present a timely response.
- The tribunal outlined interest payment terms under The Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990. Interest accrues at 8% per annum from 30 September 2023 (calculation day) if the award remains unpaid beyond 14 days after the relevant decision day of 29 September 2023. The guidance note clarifies that interest applies to unpaid sums, excluding costs/expenses, tax, or recoupments.
Holdings
The Employment Tribunal found that Betterware Global Limited made an unauthorised deduction from Mrs A Civce-Vaivode's wages and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant a net sum of £2750.74.
Remedies
The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant the net sum of £2750.74 for an unauthorised wage deduction.
Monetary Damages
2750.74
Legal Principles
- The tribunal applied Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, allowing a determination to be made on part of the claim when the respondent fails to provide a timely response.
- Interest on unpaid tribunal awards is governed by The Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990, accruing at 8% per annum from the calculation day if not paid within 14 days of the relevant decision day.
Cited Statute
- Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990
- Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
- Judgments Act 1838
Judge Name
Batten
Passage Text
- the relevant decision day in this case is: 29 September 2023 the calculation day in this case is: 30 September 2023 the stipulated rate of interest is: 8% per annum.
- The claim was issued in the North West region of the Employment Tribunals on 7 December 2022. The respondent has failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge has decided that a determination can properly be made of part of the claim, in accordance with rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure.
- The respondent has made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and is ordered to pay the claimant the net sum of £2750.74.