Claimant v MCC Direct Ltd (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and the tribunal determined the claim under rule 21. The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded the claimant the full amount claimed.
Facts
The claimant filed a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages on 23 July 2024. The respondent, which is in creditors voluntary liquidation, failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure.
Decision
The Employment Judge granted a default judgment in favour of the claimant under rule 21, finding that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £80.08 gross, which the respondent must pay to the claimant.
Practical note
Where a respondent in liquidation fails to respond to a claim, the tribunal can issue a default judgment under rule 21, determining the claim on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6006514/2024
- Decision date
- 30 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No