Case 3306337/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Unrepresented For the v Respondent — 2021
- Case reference
- 3306337/2020
- Decision date
- 27 April 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge H Allen Appearances
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
1 namedClaimant
Unrepresented For the
Respondent
- —
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary issue on jurisdiction under section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant was dismissed on 5 February 2020, but her final pay advice was not issued until 28 February 2020. The tribunal found that she did not know the full extent of the deductions until that date, so the three-month time limit ran from 28 February 2020 to 28 May 2020. On that basis, the tribunal held that the claim was presented in time.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered the respondent to pay the gross sum of £1,765.02. The respondent's application for costs against the claimant was dismissed. The written record notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that no further written reasons would be provided unless requested in time.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The tribunal found the claim was in time under s.23 ERA 1996 and held that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages. | Upheld | — | £1,765 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £1,765
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.23(2) Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.23(3) Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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