Mr D Allen v Ultimate Electrical and Security Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2023] UKET 2600048/2023 (6 April 2023)

Mr D Allen v Ultimate Electrical and Security Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2023] UKET 2600048/2023 (6 April 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent made deductions from the claimant's wages that were not authorised by statute, contract, or prior consent, constituting an unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

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Citation
[2023] UKET 2600048/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Allen; Respondent: Ultimate Electrical and Security Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 April 2023
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 D Allen

Claimant

Ultimate Electrical and Security Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 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 authorised by statute, contract, or prior consent, constituting an unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of the unlawful deduction