Claimant v North Lincs Bio Fuels Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, judgment was entered in default in favour of the claimant for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £16,947.29 gross.
Facts
Mr Oldham brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against North Lincs Bio Fuels Limited. The claim was filed in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal on 23 April 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Adkinson determined the claim on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. A default judgment was entered in favour of the claimant, ordering the respondent to pay £16,947.29 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages. All future hearings were cancelled.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a timely response, tribunals may enter default judgment under rule 21, making it critical for employers to meet procedural deadlines.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2600703/2025
- Decision date
- 19 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No