Mr D Morton v Maverick Valves BV (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 4105600/2016 (18 September 2017)

Mr D Morton v Maverick Valves BV (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 4105600/2016 (18 September 2017)

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

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Citation
[2017] UKET 4105600/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Morton; Respondent: Maverick Valves BV
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages
Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mr D Morton

Claimant

Maverick Valves BV

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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