Mr I George v Zion Care Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) [2017] UKET 2404457/2016 (21 March 2017)

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

Citation: [2017] UKET 2404457/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr I George; Respondent: Zion Care Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 March 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deduction From Wages

Employment Law Breach of Contract Unlawful Deduction From Wages

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Parties

Mr I George

Claimant

Zion Care Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages
2 Whether there was a breach of contract by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay the claimant the amount of the unlawful deductions