Case 1601269/2020 · Employment Tribunal
(1) Mr D Bessant (2) Ms K Davis (3) Mr D Currey (4) Mr D Jones (5) Mr L Jones (6) Mr T Masterson (7) Mr S Ridge (8) Ms R Jones v Wilko Retail Limited Heard: by video — 2022
- Case reference
- 1601269/2020
- Decision date
- 10 March 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge S Jenkins Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
(1) Mr D Bessant (2) Ms K Davis (3) Mr D Currey (4) Mr D Jones (5) Mr L Jones (6) Mr T Masterson (7) Mr S Ridge (8) Ms R Jones
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr D Bessant's claim was dismissed because the tribunal found it had been brought outside the required time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for him to have presented it within time.
The Second to Eighth Claimants succeeded on their unlawful deduction from wages claims. The tribunal found that Wilko Retail Limited had made unauthorised deductions from their wages and ordered payment of gross sums of £1,286.25 to Ms K Davis, £1,424.48 to Mr D Currey, £1,418.63 to Mr D Jones, £1,433.25 to Mr L Jones, £1,254.83 to Mr T Masterson, £1,286.25 to Mr S Ridge, and £790.31 to Ms R Jones.
The aggregate gross amount ordered for the successful claims was £8,894.00. The written record also notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested.
Claims and outcomes
8 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Mr D Bessant; the tribunal held the claim was brought outside the required time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for him to have brought it in time. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Ms K Davis; the tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £1,286.25 gross. | Upheld | — | £1,286 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Mr D Currey; the tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £1,424.48 gross. | Upheld | — | £1,424 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Mr D Jones; the tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £1,418.63 gross. | Upheld | — | £1,419 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Mr L Jones; the tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £1,433.25 gross. | Upheld | — | £1,433 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Mr T Masterson; the tribunal found an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £1,254.83 gross. |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £8,894
- across all upheld claims
Official outcome judgment PDF
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