Claimant v The Co-operative Group
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the Respondent did not make unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages. The claim was dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The Claimant brought a claim against the Co-operative Group alleging unauthorised deductions from wages. The case was heard remotely by video at Birmingham tribunal. Both parties were legally represented, with the Claimant represented by USDAW union and the Respondent by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that the Respondent did not make unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages. Oral reasons were given at the hearing, with written reasons available on request within 14 days.
Practical note
A claim for unlawful deduction of wages requires proof that deductions were both made and unauthorised; mere assertion is insufficient.
Case details
- Case number
- 1306801/2024
- Decision date
- 13 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- union