Claimant v Harper Stone Properties Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in November 2023 in the amount of £783.50. The deduction was unlawful under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against her former employer, a property company. In November 2023, the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages totalling £783.50. The matter was heard remotely via CVP, with the claimant representing herself and the respondent represented by its Head of Operations.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant. Employment Judge Leith determined that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages in November 2023 and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant the gross sum of £783.50.
Practical note
Employers must ensure all deductions from wages are lawful and authorised, as even relatively modest unauthorised deductions will result in liability.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2301293/2024
- Decision date
- 28 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- real estate
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No