The Vocational Academy Essex Ltd and M A Rickards

1 of 2 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS RECONSIDERATION Claimant: Mr D Netherton Respondents: The Vocational Academy Essex Ltd [First Respondent] Michael Albert Rickards [Second Respondent] Heard at: East London Tribunal Hearing Centre (by video) On: Wednesday 16 July 2025 Before: Employment Judge S Shore Appearances For the claimant: In person For the respondent: No Appearance JUDGMENT 1. The correct name of the first respondent is The Vocational Academy Essex Ltd and the Tribunal’s records shall be amended accordingly. 2. The claim against the second respondent, Michael Albert Rickards, is dismissed. 2 of 2 3. The claims of unauthorised deduction from wages and breach of contract (which is added as a claim) succeed. 4. The first respondent will pay the claimant £1,299.64 for unpaid wages for October 2024 and £143.05 for unpaid wages for July 2024, and £450.00 for unpaid employer’s pension contributions. The total payable by the first respondent to the claimant for unauthorised deduction from wages is £1,822.69, to be paid without deduction of Income tax or employee’s National Insurance contributions. 5. The first respondent shall pay the claimant £81.43 for breach of contract (failure to pay expenses), to be paid without deduction of Income tax or employee’s National Insurance contributions. Employment Judge Shore 16 July 2025