Mr K Peacock v Honeyman Group Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2501355/2016 (12 April 2017)

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

Citation: [2017] UKET 2501355/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr K Peacock; Respondent: Honeyman Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 April 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 K Peacock

Claimant

Honeyman Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages
2 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages