Claimant v CHP Accountants Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the Respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the Claimant's wages in the period 31 August 2024 to 30 September 2024 in the amount of £708.32 gross. The complaint was well-founded and the tribunal ordered payment of the full amount deducted.
Facts
Mr Price brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against his employer, CHP Accountants Limited. The Claimant represented himself and the Respondent was represented by its Director, Timothy Robinson. The case concerned a deduction of £708.32 from the Claimant's wages during the period 31 August 2024 to 30 September 2024. The hearing took place remotely via CVP.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint well-founded and determined that the Respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages. The tribunal ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant £708.32 gross, with the Claimant responsible for any tax or National Insurance liabilities.
Practical note
Employers must ensure proper authorisation before making deductions from employees' wages, as unauthorised deductions will result in tribunals ordering full repayment of the amounts deducted.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6004280/2025
- Decision date
- 18 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No