Cases6001541/2025

Claimant v Altum Capital Partners Limited

15 August 2025Before Employment Judge HawksworthSouth Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£37,650

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 had made unauthorised deductions from wages for the period May 2024 to October 2024, including notice period worked, and awarded the full amount claimed.

Facts

The claimant worked for Altum Capital Partners Limited and was not paid wages for the period May 2024 to October 2024, which included her notice period. The respondent failed to submit a response to the tribunal claim filed on 15 January 2025.

Decision

The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 22 as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The respondent was ordered to pay £37,650.17 gross in unpaid wages covering six months of work including notice.

Practical note

Employers who fail to file a tribunal response on time risk default judgments being entered against them for the full amount claimed, with no opportunity to defend the claim.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£37,650

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996

Case details

Case number
6001541/2025
Decision date
15 August 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
financial services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No