Cases2306123/2024

Claimant v AGO – UK1 Management 1 Ltd

29 September 2025Before Employment Judge BeckettLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Default judgment£11,739

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to attend and did not submit a response. Under Rule 21, the tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the basis of the information available and found in favour of the claimant on her claim for unlawful deduction of wages.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against her former employer, AGO – UK1 Management 1 Ltd, which was in voluntary liquidation. Neither party attended the hearing held remotely via CVP on 30 October 2025. The respondent had not submitted a response to the claim.

Decision

The tribunal proceeded under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 to determine the claim in the absence of both parties. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unlawful deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £11,739.26 gross.

Practical note

Rule 21 default judgments can proceed even where neither party attends, with the tribunal determining the claim based on available information where the respondent has failed to respond.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£11,739

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
2306123/2024
Decision date
29 September 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No