Claimant v Best Electrical Service Team Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totaling £8,975 gross.
The unfair dismissal claim will be determined at a final hearing listed for 7 July 2025. The tribunal has not yet made findings on this claim.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deduction from wages and unfair dismissal against Best Electrical Service Team Limited. The claim was filed on 26 February 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.
Decision
The tribunal determined the unauthorised deductions claim under rule 21 and rule 22 on the papers, finding in favour of the claimant and awarding £8,975 gross. The unfair dismissal claim remains to be determined at a final hearing on 7 July 2025.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response, tribunals can make default determinations on claims under rule 21, but may still list contested claims for a full hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6006561/2025
- Decision date
- 21 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No