Claimant v We Are Fun Scientists Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages totalling £165 for the period 3-18 December 2024, contrary to section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent did not appear to defend the claim.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay £10 in refundable travel expenses to the claimant in breach of contract. The respondent did not appear to defend the claim.
Facts
The claimant, M Jones, brought claims against We Are Fun Scientists Ltd for unlawful deduction of wages totalling £165 for the period 3-18 December 2024 and breach of contract relating to £10 unpaid travel expenses. The respondent company failed to appear or participate in the proceedings.
Decision
The Employment Tribunal issued a default judgment in favour of the claimant under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages contrary to section 13 ERA 1996 and breached contract by failing to reimburse travel expenses. The claimant was awarded £175 in total.
Practical note
Respondents who fail to defend claims risk default judgments being entered against them, which can result in awards for all sums claimed without the opportunity to present a defence.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8001421/2025
- Decision date
- 23 July 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No