Claimant v SS&C Financial Services International Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant had not established that there were unauthorised deductions from wages under sections 13 and 24 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claim failed on its merits and was dismissed.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against his former employer, a financial services company, alleging unauthorised deductions from wages. The case was heard remotely via video platform. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a solicitor. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions on whether deductions had been made in breach of sections 13 and 24 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's claim for unauthorised deductions from wages. The tribunal found that the claimant had failed to establish that any deductions from his wages were unauthorised under the Employment Rights Act 1996. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Practical note
A claimant alleging unlawful deduction of wages must establish that deductions were in fact unauthorised under the Employment Rights Act 1996; mere assertion is insufficient.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8002182/2024
- Decision date
- 20 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No