Claimant v Horizon Force Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
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.
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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