Claimant v BM & G Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6014061/2024
- Decision date
- 10 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- BM & G Limited
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No