Mr N Martin v Brian Morton (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2500049/2017 (24 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent made deductions from the claimant's wages without lawful authority, constituting an unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 2500049/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr N Martin; Respondent: Brian Morton
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 February 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mr N Martin

Claimant

Brian Morton

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages in contravention of employment law

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent made deductions from the claimant's wages without lawful authority, constituting an unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages

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