Ms L Gillett v Devon Pubs Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2020] UKET 1402406/2020 (11 September 2020)

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

Citation: [2020] UKET 1402406/2020
Parties: Claimant: Ms L Gillett; Respondent: Devon Pubs Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 September 2020
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

Ms L Gillett

Claimant

Devon Pubs 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 from the claimant's wages were not authorised by statute or contract and therefore constituted unlawful deductions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of the unlawful deduction