Ms Ghattoraya v J Panesar (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2025] UKET 3302862/2024 (18 September 2025)
The tribunal found that the deductions made from the claimant's wages were not authorised by statute, contract, or consent, and therefore constituted an unlawful deduction under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
- Citation
- [2025] UKET 3302862/2024
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms Ghattoraya; Respondent: J Panesar
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 18 September 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim upheld
- Legal Topics
- Unlawful Deduction From Wages
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Parties
Ms Ghattoraya
Claimant
J Panesar
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages in contravention of the Employment Rights Act 1996
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the deductions made from the claimant's wages were not authorised by statute, contract, or consent, and therefore constituted an unlawful deduction under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Respondent to repay the sum unlawfully deducted from the claimant's wages
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