Claimant v Payman Operations Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages contrary to section 13 Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant was determined to be a worker within the meaning of section 230(3)(b) ERA 1996, and the respondent had no lawful basis for the deductions made.
Facts
Mr Williams brought a claim against Payman Operations Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages. The case required the tribunal to determine whether Mr Williams was a worker within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent was represented by its CEO, Ms F Jaine, while the claimant represented himself. The hearing took place remotely by video.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both issues. It determined that Mr Williams was a worker under section 230(3)(b) ERA 1996 and that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from his wages totalling £3,147.62 gross in breach of section 13 ERA 1996.
Practical note
Worker status under ERA 1996 extends protection against unlawful wage deductions to those who may not be employees, and tribunals will enforce payment where deductions are made without lawful authority.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3305986/2024
- Decision date
- 10 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No