Cases→6012599/2024

Claimant v OD Restoration Limited

10 April 2025Before Employment Judge Fredericks-BowyerLondon Southon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,700

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

Respondent's response was rejected and judgment entered under Rule 22. Tribunal found respondent made unlawful deductions from claimant's wages in March and April 2024 totaling £1,700.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages relating to March and April 2024. The respondent's response was rejected by the tribunal, resulting in the claim proceeding under Rule 22 without the respondent's participation. The tribunal determined the claim on the papers.

Decision

The tribunal entered default judgment under Rule 22 after the respondent's response was rejected. The tribunal found the respondent had made unlawful deductions from wages in March and April 2024 and ordered payment of £1,700 to the claimant.

Practical note

Failure to submit a compliant response to an employment tribunal claim can result in default judgment being entered against a respondent without any substantive hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,700

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6012599/2024
Decision date
10 April 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
—
Classification
default

Respondent

Name
OD Restoration Limited
Sector
construction
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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