Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim of unauthorised deductions from wages under s.13 ERA well founded. The respondent had unlawfully deducted £339.47 from the claimant's wages without proper justification.
Facts
Mr. Brown brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against his employer Teleperformance. The respondent had deducted £339.47 from his wages. The claimant represented himself and the respondent was represented by their HR Manager as a lay representative.
Decision
Employment Judge Sudra found the claim well founded and upheld it. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £339.47 representing the unlawful deduction from wages within 14 days.
Practical note
Employers must ensure any deductions from wages are lawful under ERA 1996 s.13, or risk having to repay the full amount deducted.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2305764/2023
- Decision date
- 10 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Teleperformance
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No