Petition · past parliament · Department for Business and Trade

Ban employers from making deductions shortfalls from pay for retail workers

Closed 32 signatures

What the petition asks

Protect workers and their families by banning employers from reducing pay by up to 10%, if there are shortfalls, such as stock or till shortages.
We believe these deductions are unfair, and should not be allowed.

Many households are struggling with the cost of living, and deductions from pay can exacerbate this. Deductions from pay can also affect benefit entitlements, creating further financial difficulties.

Timeline

17 Jul 2023 Petition opened for signatures
17 Jan 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 32
Status Closed
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 17 Jul 2023
Closed 17 Jan 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.