Employment Act 2002 s.38

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Last reviewed 13 July 2026

Your employer can’t deduct costs from your pay unless it’s actually in your contract.

Employment Act 2002 s.38 Employment Rights Act 1996 s.13 Working Time Regulations 1998 Contracts and Agreements Evidence and records Pay unpaid wages Working time

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