Claimant v Champneys Eastwell Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant did not suffer an unlawful deduction from wages because the overtime payments claimed had not been agreed or authorised by the respondent and therefore were not properly payable under the contract of employment.
Facts
Mr Harris claimed unlawful deduction from wages in respect of overtime he had worked for Champneys Eastwell Limited, a hospitality company. The case was heard by video at Croydon on 19 August 2025. Mr Harris appeared in person while the respondent was represented by their HR Director, Ms Gemma Tracey. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that there was no unlawful deduction from wages. The tribunal concluded that the overtime payments claimed by Mr Harris had not been agreed or authorised by the respondent and therefore were not properly payable.
Practical note
An employee cannot claim unlawful deduction from wages for overtime worked unless there was a contractual agreement or authorisation making those payments properly payable.
Case details
- Case number
- 2301717/2025
- Decision date
- 19 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No