King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Case Summary

Ms Cheryl Woodruffe brought a claim of unlawful deduction from wages relating to overtime pay against King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The tribunal struck out the complaint on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success, finding there was no legal entitlement to the payments in question.

The claim was struck out because the claimant had no legal entitlement to the overtime payments claimed.

• •Unlawful deduction from wages in respect of overtime pay
• •Legal entitlement to overtime payments

1 of 2 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant Ms Cheryl Woodruffe Respondent King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Heard at Croydon (by video) On 28 April 2026 Before Employment Judge Eoin Fowell Appearances Claimant Sean Middleton of counsel Respondent Daniel Hallström of counsel JUDGMENT The complaint of unlawful deduction from wages, in respect of overtime pay, is struck out on the basis that it has no reasonable prospect of success, there being no legal entitlement to the payments in question. Employment Judge Eoin Fowell Date 28 th April 2026 Sent to parties on: 30 th April 2026 For the Tribunal Office Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Public access to employment Tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment- Tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case. Recording and Transcription 2 of 2 Please note that if a Tribunal hearing has been recorded you may request a transcript of the recording, for which a charge may be payable. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings, and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here: https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions/