Unlawful Deduction of Wages

Understanding Unlawful Wage Deductions and How to Address Them

Picture this: you check your bank account expecting your usual monthly salary, only to discover that your employer has paid you less than what you're owed, or worse, hasn't paid you at all. Alarm bells start ringing and the first question that pops into your mind is - "What's going on?". Well, you could be facing an unlawful deduction of wages, but don't panic! Our team of expert employment law solicitors at Aticus Law is here to help you reclaim your hard-earned money.

Every employer is bound by law to pay their employees the wages they are due. This includes not just your regular weekly or monthly salary, but also other legally mandated or contractually promised payments. This can encompass maternity or paternity pay, sick leave pay, holiday pay, bonuses, and other financial remunerations.

The law is quite clear on this: an employer cannot withhold your wages or make deductions unless certain specific conditions apply. These include situations where a statute authorises or requires the deduction, your employment contract contains a provision for such a deduction, or you have given prior written consent to it.

If none of these conditions apply and your wages have been reduced or withheld, then you have a valid claim for unlawful wage deduction. Remember, it doesn't matter how long you've been with your employer. You're fully entitled to recover all wages that have been unlawfully deducted.

How We Can Help You

We fully grasp how stressful and worrisome it can be when your rightful wages are unlawfully deducted or withheld. After all, you've worked hard for that money and it is legally yours. The situation can seem even more challenging when your employer doesn't cooperate. That's where we step in.

At Aticus Law, we're staunch defenders of workers' rights. If your employer is refusing to pay you what you're due, we're prepared to escalate your claim to an employment tribunal. Our aim is to ensure you recover your rightfully earned wages. In some cases, you might even be awarded compensation for the distress and inconvenience this ordeal has caused you.

One crucial thing to note, however, is the ticking clock on this process. You only have a three-month window from the date of the last unlawful wage deduction to lodge a claim with the employment tribunal. This makes early legal consultation essential.

Our solicitors at Aticus Law are here to guide you through this process. With our expertise, we strive to make a challenging situation easier for you, safeguarding your rights, and securing your financial wellbeing. Let's navigate this together.

Contact our Employment Law Solicitors today.