M J Knight v Vector Projects Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2024] UKET 1405575/2023 (15 March 2024)

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

Citation: [2024] UKET 1405575/2023
Parties: Claimant: M J Knight; Respondent: Vector Projects Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 March 2024
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

M J Knight

Claimant

Vector Projects Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of the unlawful deduction