Miss H Downey v Progressive Care Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 1802021/2016 (4 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not permitted by the employment contract or statute, constituting an unlawful deduction from wages.

Citation: [2017] UKET 1802021/2016
Parties: Claimant: Miss H Downey; Respondent: Progressive Care Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 April 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Miss H Downey

Claimant

Progressive Care Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages
2 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the deductions made by the respondent were not permitted by the employment contract or statute, constituting an unlawful deduction from wages.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages