Cases6003963/2025

Claimant v Consult Group Limited

20 October 2025Before Deputy District Judge LeithLondon Southon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£631

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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.

Holiday Paysucceeded

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

Holiday pay£223
Unpaid wages£408

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