Mr KJ Stevens v PNJ Security Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2020] UKET 2204711/2020 (16 November 2020)

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not authorised by statute or contract and therefore constituted unlawful deductions from wages.

Citation: [2020] UKET 2204711/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr KJ Stevens; Respondent: PNJ Security Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 16 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

Mr KJ Stevens

Claimant

PNJ Security 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 the deductions made by the respondent were not authorised by statute or contract and therefore constituted unlawful deductions from wages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of the unlawful deduction