Claimant v TRM Electronics Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's pay. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the gross sum of £1,848.00, representing wages that were unlawfully withheld from the claimant.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against TRM Electronics Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages. The case was heard at the Manchester Employment Tribunal on 17 February 2025 before Employment Judge Batten. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a consultant.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and determined that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's pay totalling £1,848.00 gross. The respondent was ordered to pay this sum with interest accruing at 8% per annum from 25 February 2025 if not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
Employers must ensure all wage deductions are properly authorised; failure to do so will result in liability for unlawful deduction of wages claims even for relatively modest sums.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6011011/2024
- Decision date
- 17 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No