Cases6011815/2025

Claimant v Liquid Art Group Limited

1 October 2025Before Employment Judge Slateron papers

Outcome

Default judgment£443

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 22 that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of the gross sum claimed.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against Liquid Art Group Limited. The respondent failed to present a valid response to the claim within the required timeframe.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined under rule 22 of the Procedure Rules that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £442.80 gross to the claimant. This was a default judgment issued without a hearing due to the respondent's failure to respond.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims risk default judgment being entered against them, even for relatively small wage claims.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£443

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 - Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6011815/2025
Decision date
1 October 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No