Penders v North Ayrshire Council — 2026

Case reference: 8003121/2025
Decision date: 30 April 2026
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judge: Employment Judge M Whitcombe John

Indexed: 13 July 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Penders

Respondent

North Ayrshire Council

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

At a preliminary hearing on 30 April 2026, the Tribunal found that John Penders commenced his complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages outside the time limit defined by section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

The Tribunal therefore held that it had no jurisdiction to hear the complaint and dismissed it. The judgment recorded no monetary remedy.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unlawful deduction from wages	The complaint was dismissed because it was commenced outside the time limit defined by section 23 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, leaving the Tribunal without jurisdiction to hear it.	Dismissed	—	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

Official outcome judgment PDF

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