Claimant v Vic Coupland Mechanical Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered repayment of the full amount deducted.
Facts
Mr Brocklebank brought a claim against Vic Coupland Mechanical Limited for unauthorised deductions from his wages. The judgment provides minimal factual detail but indicates the respondent made deductions totalling £846.64 without proper authorisation.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to repay the full amount of the unauthorised deduction of £846.64. This appears to be a default judgment given the brevity and format of the decision.
Practical note
Even in straightforward wages cases, employers must ensure any deductions from wages are properly authorised under ERA 1996 or risk tribunal liability for the full amount.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6017408/2025
- Decision date
- 18 August 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No