Sumo Waste and Recycling Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant claimed unlawful withholding of wages and annual leave pay following termination of employment. The respondent initially contended the claimant had not been employed by them. The tribunal found the claimant was employed and awarded £2,520.54 gross for wages withheld for the period 1-23 August 2025 and £2,407.69 gross for accrued but untaken annual leave, totalling £4,928.23 gross.

The tribunal found that the claimant was employed by the respondent from 1 February 2023, contrary to the respondent's assertion, and that wages for the period 1-23 August 2025 and accrued annual leave were unlawfully withheld. The respondent failed to provide itemised payslips, PAYE records, or evidence of payment to HMRC, and gave contradictory explanations about withholding payment.

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• •unlawful withholding of wages for period 1-23 August 2025
• •non-payment of accrued annual leave
• •whether claimant was employed by respondent

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