Claimant v Eclipse Europe (Logistics) Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, the judge determined that unauthorised deductions from wages had been made and awarded the full amount claimed.
Facts
J Phillipson brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against Eclipse Europe (Logistics) Ltd in the Manchester Employment Tribunal on 13 May 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The claim concerned unauthorised deductions totalling £2,060.82 gross.
Decision
Employment Judge Phil Allen determined the case on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, which applies when a respondent fails to respond. The judge found in favour of the claimant and awarded the full amount claimed of £2,060.82 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims risk default judgments being entered against them for the full amount claimed without any opportunity to defend the case.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6017617/2025
- Decision date
- 15 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No