Mrs P Davies v Next Distribution plc (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2020] UKET 1800583/2020 (20 April 2020)

Mrs P Davies v Next Distribution plc (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2020] UKET 1800583/2020 (20 April 2020)

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not authorised by statute, contract, or prior agreement, and therefore constituted unlawful deductions under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1800583/2020
Parties
Claimant: Mrs P Davies; Respondent: Next Distribution plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 April 2020
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 P Davies

Claimant

Next Distribution plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not authorised by statute, contract, or prior agreement, and therefore constituted unlawful deductions under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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