Claimant v J.U.T.A Services - James Green
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on papers and found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £2,801.29 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on papers and found the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement of £308.50.
Facts
Mr Difranco brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against J.U.T.A Services - James Green. The claim was presented to the South East Employment Tribunal on 14 November 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, leading to a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure.
Decision
Employment Judge Hutchings determined the claim on papers under rule 21 without a hearing due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £2,801.29 for unauthorised wage deductions and £308.50 for unpaid holiday pay.
Practical note
Respondents who fail to present a timely response face default judgment under rule 21, with claims determined on papers without the opportunity to defend the case.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3310708/2024
- Decision date
- 21 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No