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    Letter Challenging an Unlawful Deduction from Wages

    A formal letter to your employer challenging a deduction from your wages under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Includes tribunal deadline tracker.

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    Get legal advice before sending. This relates to a serious dispute or financial situation.

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    When to use this

    • Challenging a deduction from your wages
    • Employer took money without contract authority
    • Pay docked below National Minimum Wage
    • Responding to an unfair deduction from pay