Mr L Pemberton v CSB Electrical Services Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2025] UKET 1600073/2024 (8 July 2025)

The tribunal found that the deductions were not authorised by statute, contract, or written consent, and thus constituted unlawful deductions under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1600073/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr L Pemberton; Respondent: CSB Electrical Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 July 2025
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 L Pemberton

Claimant

CSB Electrical Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the deductions were not authorised by statute, contract, or written consent, and thus constituted unlawful deductions under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to repay the sum unlawfully deducted to the claimant