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Unlawful Deductions Complaint Letter Template
How to challenge deductions from your pay that you did not agree to in writing — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
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If you need to challenge deductions from your pay that you did not agree to in writing, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong unlawful deductions complaint should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Identify the deductions being made
- State these were not agreed in writing as required by the Employment Rights Act 1996
- State the deductions are unlawful
- Request immediate cessation and repayment of unlawfully deducted sums
- Warn of tribunal claim if not resolved
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