Mr M Widdows v Hollowdown Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Time Off : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 3300392/2017 (4 December 2017)

Mr M Widdows v Hollowdown Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Time Off : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 3300392/2017 (4 December 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages and failed to provide the required statutory time off, constituting a breach of contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3300392/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Widdows; Respondent: Hollowdown Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Time Off
Employment Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages Time Off

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Parties

Mr M Widdows

Claimant

Hollowdown Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a breach of contract by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was entitled to time off

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages and failed to provide the required statutory time off, constituting a breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages
  • Respondent to comply with statutory requirements regarding time off