Mr H Bell v Whitelock Developments Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2019] UKET 1800678/2019 (28 February 2019)

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

Citation: [2019] UKET 1800678/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr H Bell; Respondent: Whitelock Developments Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 February 2019
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 H Bell

Claimant

Whitelock Developments 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 which were not permitted by statute or contract, constituting an unlawful deduction from wages.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of the unlawful deduction