Claimant v Blue Water Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from pay in relation to sick pay, holiday pay and suspension pay to be well-founded. The respondent unlawfully deducted £150.03 net from the claimant's wages contrary to Part II Employment Rights Act 1996.
Facts
The claimant, Mr S S Terence, brought a claim against Blue Water Group Limited for unauthorised deductions from pay. The deductions related to sick pay, holiday pay and suspension pay totalling £150.03 net. The case was heard remotely by video at Reading Employment Tribunal with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by a consultant, Ms Mayhew-Hills.
Decision
Employment Judge Baran found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from pay well-founded. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant the net sum of £150.03 that had been unlawfully deducted from his wages in relation to sick pay, holiday pay and suspension pay.
Practical note
Employers must ensure proper payment of sick pay, holiday pay and suspension pay, as unauthorised deductions constitute unlawful wage deductions under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3311383/2023
- Decision date
- 13 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No