Claimant v ARRIA Data2 Text Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a response to the claim. Under Rule 22, the judge issued a default judgment on the available material. The claimant's contract showed an annual salary of £165,000 which had been unlawfully withheld, and the claim for this amount was granted in full.
Facts
The claimant was employed by the respondent on an annual salary of £165,000. The respondent unlawfully withheld the claimant's wages. The respondent failed to present any response to the claim before the employment tribunal.
Decision
The tribunal issued a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £165,000 gross, representing unlawfully withheld wages equivalent to the claimant's annual salary.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to present a response, a tribunal can issue a default judgment under Rule 22, awarding the full amount claimed based on available evidence such as the employment contract.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 52.0 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8001568/2025
- Decision date
- 7 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- £100,000+
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No