Cases3301609/2024

Claimant v TCMC Crowded Space Limited t/a The Traffic Management Company

10 April 2025Before Regional Employment Judge FoxwellWatfordon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,043

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim in the claimant's favour, finding that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages.

Facts

Mr Jones brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against his employer, TCMC Crowded Space Limited trading as The Traffic Management Company. The respondent failed to submit a valid ET3 response form within the required time limit.

Decision

The tribunal entered a default judgment in favour of the claimant under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, finding that unauthorised deductions had been made and ordering payment of £2,043.16 gross.

Practical note

Respondents who fail to submit a valid ET3 response on time face default judgment, allowing tribunals to determine claims on the papers in the claimant's favour without a full hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£2,043

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, rule 21Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
3301609/2024
Decision date
10 April 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No