Mr J Abaka-Wilson v Robert Newmark T/a Robert Newmark Restaurants (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages)

Factual and Procedural Background

The Plaintiff brought a claim before the Employment Tribunal against the Defendant, who trades under a restaurant business name. The claim concerned unpaid salary spanning from December 2016 to July 2017. The hearing took place at London Central on 14 December 2017 before Employment Judge Gordon. The Plaintiff appeared in person, while the Defendant did not appear.

Legal Issues Presented

1. Whether the Defendant owed the Plaintiff unpaid salary for the period December 2016 to July 2017.
2. Whether the Plaintiff was entitled to consequential financial loss compensation in addition to unpaid salary.

Arguments of the Parties

The opinion does not contain a detailed account of the parties' legal arguments.

Table of Precedents Cited

No precedents were cited in the provided opinion.

Court's Reasoning and Analysis

The court determined the amount of unpaid salary owed to the Plaintiff based on figures net of tax and national insurance, reflecting the actual amount to be received upon satisfaction of the judgment. Additionally, the court awarded a compensatory sum for consequential financial loss, distinct from unpaid salary. The reasons for this decision were provided orally at the hearing and are not included in the written record unless requested within a specified period.

Holding and Implications

The court ORDERED the Defendant to pay the Plaintiff a total sum of £4,475.57, comprising £4,175.57 for unpaid salary and £300 for consequential financial loss. This decision directly resolves the dispute between the parties regarding the claimed unpaid wages and related losses. No broader legal precedent was established by this ruling.