Ms Mason v Miltech Engineering Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2020] UKET 3304837/2020 (25 November 2020)

The Tribunal found that Miltech Engineering Ltd made deductions from Ms Mason's wages that were not authorised by statute, contract, or consent, and were therefore unlawful.

Citation: [2020] UKET 3304837/2020
Parties: Claimant: Ms Mason; Respondent: Miltech Engineering Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Ms Mason

Claimant

Miltech Engineering Ltd

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 Miltech Engineering Ltd made deductions from Ms Mason's wages that were not authorised by statute, contract, or consent, and were therefore unlawful.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Miltech Engineering Ltd to pay Ms Mason the amount unlawfully deducted from her wages