Claimant v Mr P and Mrs N Novell, a partnership, trading as Novells Sash Windows
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages to be well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages on the termination of his employment, amounting to £864.17 net.
Facts
The claimant worked for a partnership trading as a sash window business. Upon termination of his employment, the respondent made a deduction from his wages in the amount of £864.17 net. The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages. The case was heard by video before Employment Judge Evans sitting alone.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages to be well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £864.17, representing the net sum that was improperly deducted. The respondent confirmed that relevant tax and National Insurance payments had already been made.
Practical note
Employers must ensure any deductions from final wages on termination are lawfully authorised, as unauthorised deductions will be ordered to be repaid in full.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2304597/2024
- Decision date
- 16 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No