Cases6000667/2025

Claimant v Pinnacle Finance and Property Group Ltd

Outcome

Default judgment£15,416

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present an ET3 response to the claim. Under Rule 21, the tribunal accepted the claimant's claim for unpaid salary and commission as well founded. The claim covered the period 23 September 2024 to 29 November 2024.

Facts

Mrs Murphy claimed unpaid salary and commission from Pinnacle Finance and Property Group Ltd covering the period 23 September 2024 to 29 November 2024. The respondent failed to present an ET3 response to defend the claim.

Decision

The tribunal issued a default judgment under Rule 21 in favour of the claimant as the respondent had not presented a response. The tribunal found the claim well founded and ordered the respondent to pay £15,415.57 gross for unpaid salary and commission.

Practical note

Employers who fail to submit an ET3 response risk default judgment being entered against them, even for substantial claims involving salary and commission arrears.

Award breakdown

Arrears of pay£15,416

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 - Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6000667/2025
Decision date
27 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
financial services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No