Cases6013428/2024

Claimant v BootyBabe Limited

19 March 2025Before Regional Employment Judge SwannEast Midlandson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,098

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of the full amount claimed.

Facts

Miss Steed brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against BootyBabe Limited and Kelsey Hughes. The claim was presented on 1 October 2024. The respondents failed to present a valid response on time.

Decision

The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 in favour of the claimant. The respondents were ordered to pay £1098 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages.

Practical note

When respondents fail to enter a valid response on time, tribunals can make default judgments under rule 21, accepting the claimant's version of events and awarding the amounts claimed.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,098

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 rule 21

Case details

Case number
6013428/2024
Decision date
19 March 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No