Cases6003118/2025

Claimant v Airflow Cooling Ltd

16 May 2025Before Employment Judge AyreLeedson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,445

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. Default judgment was entered in favour of the claimant.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. Default judgment was entered in favour of the claimant.

Facts

Mr Woodhouse filed a claim against Airflow Cooling Ltd on 29 January 2025 alleging unauthorised deductions from wages and failure to pay holiday entitlement. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers under rule 21 and rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure.

Decision

The tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages and failed to pay holiday entitlement, awarding the claimant £2,445 gross.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims risk default judgment being entered against them, with the claimant's allegations being accepted without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£2,445

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 21Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 22

Case details

Case number
6003118/2025
Decision date
16 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No