Claimant v Paradigm Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages in connection with the repayment of training fees on 31 July 2024 and 31 August 2024. The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was well-founded.
Facts
The claimant, Ms S Ali, worked for Paradigm Trust. The respondent made deductions from her wages on 31 July 2024 and 31 August 2024 in connection with the repayment of training fees. The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages challenging these deductions.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £5,000 net, representing the amount wrongly deducted. The claimant did not pursue any claim for financial loss incurred as a result of the deductions.
Practical note
Employers cannot lawfully deduct training fees from employees' wages without proper contractual authority or statutory justification.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6004070/2025
- Decision date
- 30 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Paradigm Trust
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor