Ms S Bent v Omniserv Ltd/Norwegian (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2301931/2017 (20 October 2017)

Ms S Bent v Omniserv Ltd/Norwegian (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 2301931/2017 (20 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages and failed to comply with the Working Time Regulations, constituting a breach of contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2301931/2017
Parties
Claimant: Ms S Bent; Respondent: Omniserv Ltd/Norwegian
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages, Working Time Regulations
Employment Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Ms S Bent

Claimant

Omniserv Ltd/Norwegian

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
  3. 3 Whether the Working Time Regulations were breached

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages and failed to comply with the Working Time Regulations, constituting a breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted
  • Respondent to comply with Working Time Regulations in future