Cases6016979/2024

Claimant v Umbrella-Company Limited

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages contrary to Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was not well founded. The claim was dismissed after a full merits hearing.

Facts

Mr Beattie brought a claim against Umbrella-Company Limited alleging unauthorised deductions from wages under Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The case was heard remotely by CVP before Employment Judge Gibson. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a litigation consultant from Peninsula.

Decision

The tribunal found that the claim of unauthorised deductions from wages was not well founded and dismissed the complaint. Oral reasons were given at the hearing, with written reasons available only upon request within 14 days.

Practical note

An umbrella company successfully defended an unauthorised deductions claim, with the self-represented claimant's complaint being dismissed as not well founded.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 Part II

Case details

Case number
6016979/2024
Decision date
1 July 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No