Mr D Stevens v Kent Auto Panels Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2300285/2017 (22 March 2017)

Mr D Stevens v Kent Auto Panels Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2300285/2017 (22 March 2017)

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

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300285/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Stevens; Respondent: Kent Auto Panels Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
22 March 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 D Stevens

Claimant

Kent Auto Panels Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract

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 and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages