MEG Training Solutions Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant brought claims for unlawful wage deductions, breach of contract regarding expense reimbursement, non-payment of telephone costs, and non-payment of holiday pay. The tribunal found the claimant had suffered unauthorised wage deductions totalling £1,432.62 and was owed £44 for PPE expenses, but dismissed the claims regarding telephone costs and holiday pay. The tribunal also found no breach of section 38 of the Employment Act 2002.

The tribunal found the claimant had proven unauthorised wage deductions during the specified period and an outstanding PPE expense reimbursement obligation at termination, but rejected the claims for telephone costs and holiday pay as the evidence did not support those claims.

• •unauthorised deductions from wages
• •breach of contract regarding PPE expense reimbursement
• •non-payment of telephone costs
• •non-payment of holiday pay
• •failure to provide written statement of terms under section 38 Employment Act 2002

1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant Mr. A. Leech Respondent MEG Training Solutions Ltd. Heard at: Manchester On: 26 January and 18 March 2026 Before: Judge Callan (sitting alone) Representation For the Claimant: In person For the Respondent: Ms. A Wright (on 26 January 2026 Did not attend on 18 March 2026 JUDGMENT 1. The hearing of this case commenced on 26 January 2026 and was adjourned part-heard. The respondent failed to attend the resumed hearing, and in accordance with Rule 47, I decided to proceed with the hearing in their absence. 2. The claimant suffered a series of unauthorised deductions from wages in the period 3 November 2023 to 12 July 2024 and the respondent must pay the claimant the sum of £1,432.62 (gross). 3. The claimant suffered a breach of contract in respect of the reimbursement of expenses relating to PPE which was outstanding on termination of his employment. The respondent must pay him £44 in respect of that element. 4. The claims in respect of non-payment of telephone costs and holiday pay were not upheld and are dismissed. 5. The respondent, having issued a contract of employment on 8 July 2024, were not in breach of section 38 of the Employment Act 2002. 2 Judge Callan Judge Callan Dated 18 March 2026 Sent to the parties on: Dated 17 April 2026 ........................................ For the Tribunals Office Note Written reasons for the judgment will not be provided unless a request is made by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If written reasons are requested they will be placed on line. Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment- tribunal-deci…