Claimant v We Love Dogs Rossendale Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 22 the tribunal made a determination in the claimant's favour on her claim for unauthorised deduction from wages, awarding £423.04.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 22 the tribunal made a determination in the claimant's favour on her claim for breach of contract in respect of notice, awarding damages of £384.
Facts
Miss Edge brought claims for unauthorised deduction from wages and breach of contract regarding notice pay against her former employer, We Love Dogs Rossendale Ltd. The respondent failed to present a valid response to the claims within the prescribed time limit, allowing the tribunal to determine the claims under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024.
Decision
Employment Judge Allen issued a Rule 22 default judgment in favour of the claimant, awarding £423.04 for unauthorised deduction from wages and £384 for wrongful dismissal (notice pay), totalling £807.04 gross. Interest is payable at 8% per annum if not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face automatic default judgments under Rule 22, with no opportunity to defend the claims on their merits.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2407045/2024
- Decision date
- 31 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No