Mr R Somel v Ridge Surveyors Ltd (England and Wales : Unlawful Deduction from Wages) -[2022] UKET 2604514/2020- (3 February 2022)

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Automated Summary

Key Facts

The Employment Tribunal ruled that Ridge Surveyors Ltd made an unlawful deduction of wages to Mr R Somel, ordering payment of £1057.43. All other claims, including breach of contract and unfair dismissal, were dismissed. The hearing took place on 2-3 February 2022 in Leicester (hybrid format) before Employment Judge Ahmed.

Issues

  • Whether there was a breach of contract, with the tribunal dismissing the outstanding complaint
  • Whether the Claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal was valid, which the tribunal dismissed
  • Whether the Respondent made an unlawful deduction of wages, which was resolved by ordering a payment of £1057.43 to the Claimant

Holdings

  • Outstanding breach of contract complaint dismissed.
  • Respondent ordered to pay £1057.43 for unlawful wage deduction.
  • Unfair dismissal complaint dismissed.

Remedies

1. By consent, the Respondent has made an unlawful deduction of wages and is ordered to pay to the Claimant £1057.43 net in respect of the deduction.

Monetary Damages

1057.43

Legal Principles

  • The Tribunal found that the Respondent made an unlawful deduction of wages and ordered payment of £1057.43 to the Claimant.
  • The Tribunal dismissed the Claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal.
  • The Tribunal dismissed the Claimant's outstanding complaint regarding breach of contract.

Judge Name

Employment Judge Ahmed

Passage Text

  • Any outstanding complaint in respect of breach of contract is dismissed.
  • By consent, the Respondent has made an unlawful deduction of wages and is ordered to pay to the Claimant £1057.43 net in respect of the deduction.
  • The Claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal is dismissed.