Martin v Forbes [2024]
Posted In: Case Law-
Decision Number
NIIT 21619/23 -
Legal Body
Northern Ireland Industrial Tribunal (NIIT) -
Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
Contracts of Employment, Pay
Background:
The claimant was employed by the respondent as a Lorry Driver from October 2022 until February 2023. The claimant received £600.00 by way of bank transfer weekly and £200.00 in cash. In February he only received the bank transfer for one week and in a second week did not receive pay for four days worked. When queried with the respondent the claimant was told that payment had not been made as the respondent was trying to work out how to fix some extensive damage to a lorry. The claimant brought a claim for an unlawful deduction from wages as a result of a breach of contract.
Outcome:
The claimant was successful.
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