Cases6006561/2025

Claimant v Best Electrical Service Team Limited

21 May 2025Before Employment Judge McTigueMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Partly successful£8,975

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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.

Unfair Dismissalnot determined

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

Unpaid wages£8,975

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, Rule 21Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, Rule 22

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