Claimant v Sam Petulengro
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6009478/2025
- Decision date
- 4 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Sam Petulengro
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No