Cases6019606/2024

Claimant v Selina Operation Margate Ltd

20 March 2025Before Employment Judge LumbyLondon Southon papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£365

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 21 finding the respondent had made unauthorized deductions from the claimant's wages.

Facts

The claimant filed a claim for unauthorized deductions from wages on 24 November 2024 in the London South Employment Tribunal. The respondent, Selina Operation Margate Ltd, failed to present a valid response within the required timeframe. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers without a hearing.

Decision

The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 21 in favour of the claimant, finding that the respondent had made unauthorized deductions from wages. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £365.14 net, and the scheduled hearing was cancelled.

Practical note

A respondent's failure to file a timely response can result in default judgment being entered against them without a hearing, with the tribunal accepting the claimant's case.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£365

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 - Rule 21Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 - Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6019606/2024
Decision date
20 March 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No