Claimant v West End Galleries Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £1,996.97 gross.
Facts
Mr Perera filed a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against West End Galleries Ltd on 30 July 2025. The respondent failed to file a valid response on time. The claim was determined on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure without a hearing.
Decision
The tribunal granted a default judgment in favour of the claimant, finding that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £1,996.97 gross. The respondent was ordered to pay this amount. The scheduled hearing on 5 November 2025 was cancelled.
Practical note
Failure to file a response on time can result in a default judgment under rule 21, with the tribunal determining claims on the papers without the respondent having an opportunity to defend.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2306409/2025
- Decision date
- 29 October 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No