Claimant v Airflow Cooling Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
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.
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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