Cases6012417/2024

Claimant v Malachi Aniemeka

14 February 2025Before Employment Judge Fredericks-BowyerLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Default judgment£436

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

Tribunal entered judgment under Rule 22 as respondent failed to file a response. The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages in June and July 2024.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

Tribunal entered judgment under Rule 22 as respondent failed to file a response. The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay notice pay to the claimant.

Facts

Ms Peters brought claims against Mr Aniemeka for unauthorised deductions from wages in June and July 2024 and for failure to pay notice pay. The respondent failed to file a response to the claim and did not attend the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal entered judgment under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant as the respondent had failed to file a response. The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages and failed to pay notice pay, ordering payment of £436.

Practical note

When a respondent fails to file an ET3 response, the tribunal can enter default judgment under Rule 22, finding the claims well-founded without requiring full evidential proof.

Award breakdown

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6012417/2024
Decision date
14 February 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No