Unauthorised Deductions from Your Wages

Deductions from Your Wages

A deduction from wages is when you are paid less than the total amount that you are due. The law provides the criteria for when a deduction from your wages or salary can be made lawfully by your employer. Any situation that falls outside of the criteria will be an unauthorised or unlawful deduction, and you will have the right to pursue a claim in the employment tribunal.

It is an implied term of your employment contract that your employer will pay your wages. In return, you must be ready and willing to perform all of your obligations under the employment contract.  Generally, it d