Mrs S Carstairs v Midlothian Council (Scotland : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2023] UKET 4105548/2015 (6 February 2023)

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

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Citation: [2023] UKET 4105548/2015
Parties: Claimant: Mrs S Carstairs; Respondent: Midlothian Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 February 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mrs S Carstairs

Claimant

Midlothian Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages in contravention of employment law

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to repay the amount unlawfully deducted from the claimant's wages

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