Cases4101071/2025

Claimant v Selman Marine Design Ltd

15 July 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£8,346

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present any response to the claim. Under rule 22, the Employment Judge issued judgment on the available material, finding the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages for March, April and May 2025 totalling £8,345.64.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against Selman Marine Design Ltd. The respondent failed to submit any response to the claim. The claimant was owed wages for three months (March, April and May 2025) at £2,781.88 per month, totalling £8,345.64.

Decision

The Employment Judge issued a default judgment under rule 22 on the available material, as no response had been presented. The respondent was ordered to pay the full amount of unpaid wages claimed (£8,345.64) plus statutory interest of £17.37.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to engage with tribunal proceedings and submits no response, the tribunal can issue a default judgment under rule 22 based solely on the claimant's claim form.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£8,346
Interest£17

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 s.24(2)

Case details

Case number
4101071/2025
Decision date
15 July 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No