Claimant v Cognitive Publishing Ltd (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 finding the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages comprising underpayment of £288.45 in July 2024 and unpaid commission of £11,290 for April-June 2024.
Facts
M Brown brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Cognitive Publishing Ltd. The respondent company was in administration and failed to file a response to the claim. The claimant was owed £288.45 in underpaid wages from July 2024 and £11,290 in unpaid commission for the period April to June 2024.
Decision
The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal awarded the claimant £11,578.45 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages. Interest is payable at 8% per annum if the award is not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 21 are made when a respondent fails to file a response, and the tribunal can determine claims based on the claimant's uncontested evidence.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6017196/2024
- Decision date
- 17 October 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- media
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No