Ms G Lawal v Solus Facilities Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2021] UKET 2309477/2020 (22 September 2021)

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

Citation: [2021] UKET 2309477/2020
Parties: Claimant: Ms G Lawal; Respondent: Solus Facilities Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 September 2021
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

Ms G Lawal

Claimant

Solus Facilities 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 respondent made deductions from the claimant's wages that were not permitted by statute or contract, constituting an unlawful deduction.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of the unlawful deduction