Claimant v Consult Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £408 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement totalling £223.20 gross.
Facts
Mr Hodges brought claims against Consult Group Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The claim was filed on 5 February 2025 at London South Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, resulting in a default judgment under rule 21.
Decision
The tribunal granted default judgment in favour of the claimant under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules. The respondent was ordered to pay £408 gross for unauthorised wage deductions and £223.20 gross for unpaid holiday entitlement, totalling £631.20.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 21 are granted when respondents fail to submit timely responses, with the tribunal determining claims on the basis of the claim form alone.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6003963/2025
- Decision date
- 20 October 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No