Miss L Semmens v Emma Paskell (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2019] UKET 1600840/2018 (19 February 2019)

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not permitted by statute or contract, constituting an unlawful deduction from wages.

Citation: [2019] UKET 1600840/2018
Parties: Claimant: Miss L Semmens; Respondent: Emma Paskell
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 February 2019
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

Miss L Semmens

Claimant

Emma Paskell

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not permitted by statute or contract, constituting an unlawful deduction from wages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages