Mr AJ Basnett v BPM Cornwall Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2020] UKET 1400880/2020 (30 November 2020)

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not authorised by statute or contract and therefore constituted unlawful deductions from wages.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1400880/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr AJ Basnett; Respondent: BPM Cornwall Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mr AJ Basnett

Claimant

BPM Cornwall Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages in contravention of employment law.

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not authorised by statute or contract and therefore constituted unlawful deductions from wages.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages.