Claimant v DJ Facades (NW) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages to be well-founded under Rule 22 default judgment procedure, as the respondent did not participate and the claim was properly brought.
Facts
The claimant A Ryder brought a complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages against DJ Facades (NW) Limited, a company in creditors' voluntary liquidation. The respondent failed to participate in the proceedings. The tribunal determined under Rule 22 default judgment procedure that £950.00 gross had been unlawfully deducted from the claimant's wages.
Decision
Employment Judge M Butler issued a default judgment in favour of the claimant, finding the complaint of unauthorised deductions well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £950.00 gross to the claimant, with the claimant responsible for tax and National Insurance. Interest accrues at 8% per annum from 12 March 2025 if not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
Default judgments under Rule 22 can be obtained where respondents in liquidation fail to participate, though recovery may be difficult given insolvency.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6003379/2024
- Decision date
- 4 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No