Cases2407044/2024

Claimant v We Love Dogs Rossendale Ltd

Outcome

Default judgment£394

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the claim. The tribunal determined under rule 22 that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £393.60.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim against We Love Dogs Rossendale Ltd alleging unauthorised deduction from wages. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the claim.

Decision

The tribunal determined the claim under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 as the respondent had failed to respond. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £393.60 gross.

Practical note

Default judgments under rule 22 can be obtained where a respondent fails to present a valid response on time, even for relatively small sums.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£394

Case details

Case number
2407044/2024
Decision date
31 March 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No