Cases6014061/2024

Claimant v BM & G Limited

10 March 2025Before Employment Judge KM RossManchesterremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£450

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages for 2 days' pay amounting to £450, contrary to section 13(1)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant was entitled to this payment.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against his employer BM & G Limited. The respondent had deducted 2 days' pay totalling £450 from the claimant's wages. The hearing was conducted remotely by CVP with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by its director, Mr B Gaines.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and determined that the respondent had unlawfully deducted £450 from the claimant's wages contrary to section 13(1)(b) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £450 within 14 days.

Practical note

Employers must ensure that any deductions from wages are lawful and properly authorized, or they will be liable to repay the deducted amount.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£450

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.13(1)(b)

Case details

Case number
6014061/2024
Decision date
10 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No
Rep type
self

Claimant representation

Represented
No