Cases1600282/2025

Claimant v Mr R Milroy

Outcome

Default judgment£5,040

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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.

Holiday Paysucceeded

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

Holiday pay£2,520
Unpaid wages£2,520

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
1600282/2025
Decision date
8 July 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No