Mr M Ruchala v Eccles Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2405251/2016 (17 February 2017)

The tribunal found that Eccles Ltd made deductions from Mr M Ruchala's wages without lawful authority, constituting a breach of contract and unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2405251/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Ruchala; Respondent: Eccles Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 February 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 Ruchala

Claimant

Eccles Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was a breach of contract by Eccles Ltd
2 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Eccles Ltd made deductions from Mr M Ruchala's wages without lawful authority, constituting a breach of contract and unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Eccles Ltd to pay Mr M Ruchala the amount unlawfully deducted from his wages