Cases6009478/2025

Claimant v Sam Petulengro

4 July 2025Before Employment Judge S JenkinsWaleson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£824

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and the claim was determined under rule 21 (default judgment).

Facts

The claimant filed a claim in the Wales Employment Tribunal on 19 March 2025 alleging unauthorised deductions from wages. The respondent, Sam Petulengro, failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined the case could be decided on the papers under rule 21 (default judgment procedure).

Decision

Employment Judge Jenkins issued a default judgment in favour of the claimant under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. The tribunal found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages and ordered payment of £823.78 gross to the claimant.

Practical note

Respondents who fail to submit a valid ET3 response on time risk default judgment being entered against them without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£824

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
6009478/2025
Decision date
4 July 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No