Redwing Computer Services Ltd v Larkman [1996] UKEAT 1165_95_1704 (17 April 1996)

Redwing Computer Services Ltd v Larkman [1996] UKEAT 1165_95_1704 (17 April 1996)

The tribunal found, on the balance of probabilities, that Ms Larkman's version of the remuneration agreement was more plausible and likely, and that unauthorised deductions were made. No legal error or bias was found in the Chairman's decision.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 1165_95_1704
Parties
Appellant: Redwing Computer Services Ltd; Respondent: Ms Patricia Larkman
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 April 1996
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unauthorised Deduction of Wages, Remuneration Agreement, Statutory Employment Particulars, Bias Allegation
Employment Law Unauthorised Deduction of Wages Remuneration Agreement Statutory Employment Particulars Bias Allegation

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Parties

Redwing Computer Services Ltd

Appellant

Ms Patricia Larkman

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was there an unauthorised deduction of wages under the Wages Act 1986?
  2. 2 What was the agreed amount of remuneration?
  3. 3 Was there bias by the tribunal Chairman?

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found, on the balance of probabilities, that Ms Larkman's version of the remuneration agreement was more plausible and likely, and that unauthorised deductions were made. No legal error or bias was found in the Chairman's decision.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Redwing Computer Services Ltd to pay Ms Larkman arrears of wages amounting to £2,865.04 within 28 days
  • Application for costs and expenses refused