6023158/2024Claimant won

Blackbox Network Services (UK) Ltd

v S A Barringer

15 April 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Hutchings

Respondent

Blackbox Network Services (UK) Ltd

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Decision date

15 April 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Hutchings

Compensation awarded

£804

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Case Summary

The claimant claimed unauthorised deductions from wages relating to a car allowance for the period 1 June 2024 to 18 July 2024. The tribunal found the complaint well-founded and ordered the respondent to repay the gross sum deducted of £804.35.

Why this outcome?

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in respect of a car allowance, therefore the complaint of unlawful deductions was well-founded.

Key Issues

  • unauthorised deductions from wages in respect of a car allowance

Decision Text

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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Sally Ann Barringer Respondent: Blackbox Network Services (UK) Limited Heard at: Cambridge Employment Tribunal (by CVP) On: 15 April 2026 Before: Employment Judge Hutchings (sitting alone) Appearances For the claimant: Mr Pike, solicitor For the respondent: Ms Tan, solicitor JUDGMENT 1. The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages is well-founded. The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in respect of a car allowance for the period 1 June 2024 to 18 July 2024. 2. The respondent shall pay the claimant £804.35, which is the gross sum deducted. The claimant is responsible for the payment of any tax or National Insurance. Approved by: Employment Judge Hutchings 15 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 15 May 2026 ...................................................................... ...................................................................... FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Notes

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