Outcome
Individual claims
The Respondent failed to file a response to the claim. The tribunal determined liability for unlawful deductions under section 13 Employment Rights Act 1996 was established, with the sum to be assessed at a later date.
Facts
Siyi Chen brought a claim against InvestUK(group)Ltd for unlawful deduction from wages under section 13 Employment Rights Act 1996, along with discrimination complaints. The Respondent failed to file a response to the claim, resulting in a default judgment on liability.
Decision
Employment Judge Adkin determined that the claim for unlawful deduction from wages was well founded due to the Respondent's failure to file a response. Liability was established with the quantum to be assessed at a future hearing. Discrimination complaints were reserved for consideration at a future hearing before a judge.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response, a tribunal may enter a default judgment on liability for wage claims, while reserving more complex discrimination claims for a full hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6017288/2024
- Decision date
- 15 April 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No