Claimant v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim for unlawful deductions from wages was not well-founded. The claim failed on the merits and was dismissed by the tribunal.
Facts
The claimant, Mr C Bird, brought a claim against his employer Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited alleging unlawful deductions from his wages. The case was heard at Southampton Employment Tribunal on 30 April 2025 before Employment Judge Self. The claimant was represented by Dr R Bird as a lay representative, while the respondent was represented by counsel, Mr A Carter.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that it was not well-founded. The tribunal concluded that the respondent had not made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages.
Practical note
An unlawful deductions from wages claim against a major retailer failed on the merits, demonstrating the importance of establishing that wages were properly due and that a deduction actually occurred.
Case details
- Case number
- 1402180/2024
- Decision date
- 30 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep