E Whitaker v J R Pittiglio and JP Carpentry & Joinery Ltd (in liquidation)

Case Numbered: 3303938/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Eric Whitaker Respondents: (1) Jason Richard Pittiglio (2) JP Carpentry & Joinery Ltd (in liquidation) Heard at: Watford (via Cloud Video Platform) On: 29 January 2026 Before: Employment Judge Gardner Appearances: For the Claimants: Eric Whitaker (supported by Paul Brocklebank) For the Respondent: No attendance

JUDGMENT The judgment of the tribunal is: (1) In accordance with r.47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, this hearing proceeded in the absence of the Respondents. (2) The complaint that the Respondents made an unauthorised deduction from the Claimant’s pay is well-founded. (3) The Respondents shall (either jointly or severally) pay the Claimant the sum of £5125.76 (gross). 1 Case ...

REASONS Introduction

1. This case is brought by the Claimant, Eric Whitaker, against the Respondents Jason Richard Pittiglio and JP Carpentry & Joinery Ltd (in liquidation). The claim is one alleging an unlawful deduction of pay contrary to s.13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“the 1996 Act”). Procedural History and Non-Attendance of Respondents