Cases6019599/2024

Claimant v Pemberton AI Limited

Outcome

Default judgment£1,667

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to respond to the claim. The tribunal found the respondent made unlawful deductions from wages for September 2024 in the sum of £1,666.67. Default judgment was entered in the claimant's favour.

Othersucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent failed to provide the claimant with itemised pay statements for July 2024 and September 2024, contrary to section 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Facts

Ms Hornsby brought claims against Pemberton AI Limited for unlawful deduction from wages and failure to provide itemised pay statements for July and September 2024. The respondent failed to file a response to the claim.

Decision

The tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant, awarding £1,666.67 for unlawful deduction of wages in September 2024 and finding the respondent breached section 8 ERA 1996 by failing to provide itemised pay statements.

Practical note

When an employer fails to respond to a tribunal claim, the tribunal may enter default judgment for the claimant on admitted facts without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,667

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 s.8Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 s.62

Case details

Case number
6019599/2024
Decision date
31 July 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
technology
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No