Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid ET3 Response Form on time and did not attend the hearing. Under rule 21, the tribunal made a determination in the claimant's favour on the claim for unauthorised deductions from wages, awarding £2520.00 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid ET3 Response Form on time and did not attend the hearing. Under rule 21, the tribunal made a determination in the claimant's favour on the claim for unpaid holiday entitlement, awarding £2520.00 gross.
Facts
Mr Lovering brought claims against Mr Milroy for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday entitlement. The claim was filed on 24 March 2025. The respondent failed to submit an ET3 Response Form and did not attend the hearing scheduled for 8 July 2025.
Decision
Employment Judge Harfield made a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure in favour of the claimant. The tribunal awarded £2520.00 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £2520.00 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £5040.00.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 21 can be obtained where a respondent fails to file a response or attend a hearing, enabling tribunals to make determinations on the claims without contested evidence.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1600282/2025
- Decision date
- 8 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Mr R Milroy
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No