Mr S Russell v Walstead Peterborough Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2020] UKET 3200263/2020 (27 May 2020)

The Tribunal found that the deductions made from the claimant's wages were not authorised by statute, contract, or prior written consent, and therefore constituted unlawful deductions under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

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Citation: [2020] UKET 3200263/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Russell; Respondent: Walstead Peterborough Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 27 May 2020
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 S Russell

Claimant

Walstead Peterborough Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was an unlawful deduction from wages contrary to section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount unlawfully deducted from wages

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