Mr M Heap v Bellavail IMS Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2401192/2017 (15 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages in breach of contract, as the deductions were not permitted by statute or the employment contract.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2401192/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Heap; Respondent: Bellavail IMS Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 May 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mr M Heap

Claimant

Bellavail IMS Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages
2 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's employment contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages in breach of contract, as the deductions were not permitted by statute or the employment contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages