Mr KJ Niedzwiedz v MDA Products Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2401478/2017 (17 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages, constituting a breach of contract and unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2401478/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr KJ Niedzwiedz; Respondent: MDA Products Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 May 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 KJ Niedzwiedz

Claimant

MDA Products Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was a breach of contract by the employer
2 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages, constituting a breach of contract and unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of wages unlawfully deducted