Claimant v El Cerdo Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totaling £2663.50.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement of £500.
Facts
The claimant filed a claim against El Cerdo Ltd, a company in voluntary liquidation, alleging unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The claim was presented to the Watford Employment Tribunal on 25 March 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £2663.50 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £500 for unpaid holiday pay, totaling £3163.50.
Practical note
Rule 21 allows tribunals to determine claims on the papers without a hearing where a respondent fails to present a valid response, though collection may be difficult where the respondent is in liquidation.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3301812/2025
- Decision date
- 12 December 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No