Cases6003707/2024

Claimant v Horizon Force Ltd

9 May 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£590

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded £420 gross.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £170.

Facts

Miss Florescu brought claims for unlawful deduction of wages and unpaid holiday pay against Horizon Force Ltd. The claim was filed on 11 June 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The Employment Judge made a determination under Rule 21 in the absence of a response from the respondent. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £420 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £170 for unpaid holiday entitlement, totalling £590.

Practical note

Rule 21 default judgments are granted where respondents fail to file a timely response, and tribunals can determine claims on the papers without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£170
Unpaid wages£420

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
6003707/2024
Decision date
9 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No