Claimant v Volac International Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent did not make unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The claimant claimed deductions totalling £2,396.44 contrary to sections 13 and 14 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, but the tribunal determined these claims were not well-founded and dismissed them.
Facts
Ms Rheinhard brought a claim against Volac International Ltd alleging unauthorised deductions from her wages totalling £2,396.44. The claim was brought under sections 13 and 14 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The hearing was conducted remotely by video, with the claimant represented by a lay representative and the respondent represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claimant's claims for unauthorised deductions from wages were not well-founded and dismissed them. The tribunal heard oral reasons but no written reasons were requested at the hearing. The claimant received no award.
Practical note
An unlawful deduction claim for £2,396.44 failed on the merits, emphasizing the importance of proving that deductions were actually unauthorised under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6015082/2025
- Decision date
- 19 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep