Cases2404707/2024

Claimant v 123 Recruitment and Training Ltd

25 March 2025Before Employment Judge SlaterManchesteron papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£433

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £432.69. This was determined under Rule 22, indicating the respondent did not participate in proceedings.

Facts

The claimant M Goodier brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against 123 Recruitment and Training Ltd. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings. The judgment was issued under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, which allows for determination without a hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and determined that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages. The respondent was ordered to pay £432.69 gross to the claimant, and the scheduled hearing was cancelled.

Practical note

Rule 22 allows tribunals to determine straightforward wage claims on paper where respondents fail to engage, protecting workers' rights to recover unpaid wages efficiently.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£433

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
2404707/2024
Decision date
25 March 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No