Claimant v UK & European Seasonal Staff & Payroll Solutions Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the period 1st to 22nd March 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and the claim was determined under Rule 21.
The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and default judgment was entered in the claimant's favour under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure.
Facts
The claimant presented a claim to the Employment Tribunal on 27th May 2024 for unauthorised deduction of wages and unfair dismissal. The respondent, a payroll solutions company, failed to present a valid response on time. The claimant's employment ended on 22nd March 2024, and during the period from 1st to 22nd March 2024, the respondent made an unauthorised deduction of £1,132.74 from the claimant's wages.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under Rule 21 in the claimant's favour, finding both unauthorised deduction of wages and unfair dismissal. The tribunal awarded the claimant £1,132.74 for unpaid wages, £20.69 for financial loss from the deduction, a basic award of £6,261.78, and a compensatory award of £533.98 for unfair dismissal.
Practical note
Default judgments under Rule 21 can result in significant awards where respondents fail to engage with tribunal proceedings, though the relatively low compensatory award suggests short service or quick re-employment.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6002912/2024
- Decision date
- 14 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No