K Brophy v Rivergate Developments Ltd

K Brophy v Rivergate Developments Ltd

The claimant was a worker, not self-employed, as the respondent exercised significant control over his work, pay, and hours, and there was no contractual or written authorisation for wage deductions. The claimant was entitled to holiday pay and repayment of unauthorised deductions.

Parties
Claimant: Mr K Brophy; Respondent: Rivergate Developments Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for claimant
Legal Topics
Worker Status, Holiday Pay, Unauthorised Wage Deductions
Employment Law Worker Status Holiday Pay Unauthorised Wage Deductions

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Parties

Mr K Brophy

Claimant

Rivergate Developments Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was a worker or self-employed
  2. 2 Entitlement to holiday pay
  3. 3 Lawfulness of wage deductions

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant was a worker, not self-employed, as the respondent exercised significant control over his work, pay, and hours, and there was no contractual or written authorisation for wage deductions. The claimant was entitled to holiday pay and repayment of unauthorised deductions.

Court Disposition

judgment for claimant

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £399 for holiday pay
  • Respondent to pay claimant £665 for unauthorised wage deductions