Abbeyfield Stewartry Society

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No:4100377/2025 and 4100378/2025 Held inGlasgowon26 and 27 August 2025 Employment JudgeM Robison Mrs M BorowskaFirstClaimant In Person Mr P BorowskiSecond Claimant Represented by: Mrs M Borowska- First Claimant Abbeyfield Stewartry SocietyRespondent Represented by: Ms A Wright- Tribunal Advocate JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The judgment of the Employment Tribunal is that the claimants’ claims are not well- founded and therefore are dismissed. REASONS Introduction 1.The claimants each lodged separate claims in the Employment Tribunal on 12 March 2025 claiming unlawful deductions from wages and breach of contract. The two claims were combined by case management order dated 19 May 2025. 2.The first claimant was employed as a house assistant and home carer for the respondent until she resigned on 13 May 2025. The second claimant is still employed by the respondent as a house assistant. 3.A final hearing in this case was listed to take place on 26 and 27 August 2025. 4100377/2025 and 4100378/2025Page2 Interpreter and representation 4.Before the hearing commenced, it became apparent that a Polish interpreter had not been booked, although the Tribunal had confirmed that one would be provided (by letter dated 2 May 2025). 5.At the start of the hearing, I suggested that it would be possible to postpone the hearing to secure the services of a Polish interpreter for a relisted hearing. After some discussion the claimants agreed that they would be happy to proceed without an interpreter. However it was agreed that, if it was possible to get an interpreter for the second day, that would be helpful. 6.At the start of the hearing both claimants made contributions and I explained that one only should represent both which meant only one doing the speaking. The first claimant elected to undertake the role of representative and to liaise with the second claimant during the hearing. Application for strike out–h...