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Claim for quantum meruit cannot be brought as wages deductions claim (Abellio East Midlands Ltd v Thomas)

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Published on: 10 February 2022
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Table of contents

  • What are the practical implications of this judgment?
  • What is the relevant background?
  • Background law
  • Background facts
  • The decision of the employment tribunal
  • What did the EAT decide?
  • Case details

Article summary

Employment analysis: A claim for a quantum meruit payment (ie as much as is deserved) cannot be brought as a claim of unlawful deductions from wages under Part II of the Employment Rights Act 1996, according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).

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