Claimant v Consult Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £210.00 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found the respondent failed to pay holiday entitlement totalling £343.20 gross.
Facts
Mrs J Smith brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against Consult Group Limited. The claim was filed on 24 April 2025 in the London South Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Fowell determined the claims on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. The judge found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £210.00 for unauthorised wage deductions and £343.20 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £553.20 gross. The scheduled hearing was cancelled.
Practical note
A respondent's failure to file a valid response on time allows the tribunal to make a default judgment under rule 21, determining the claim on the papers without a hearing where the allegations are accepted as proven.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6014508/2025
- Decision date
- 29 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No