Mr O Smillie v STR 48 Ltd: 2302093/2023
JUDGMENT
[1]The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages is well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the period 30 January 2023 to 26 February 2023.[2]The respondent shall pay the claimant £684.20, which is the gross sum deducted. The claimant is responsible for the payment of any tax or National Insurance.[3]The respondent shall also pay the claimant £200 to compensate the claimant for financial loss attributable to the unauthorised deduction in respect of extra interest charges. Failure to provide a written statement of employment particulars[4]When the proceedings were begun the respondent was in breach of its duty to provide the claimant with a written statement of employment particulars. There Case Number: 2302093/2023 are no exceptional circumstances. It is just and equitable to make an award of an amount equal to four weeks’ gross pay. In accordance with section 38 Employment Act 2002 the respondent shall therefore, in addition to the sums above, pay the claimant £1,140.