Claimant v The Spellow PP Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under Rule 22 that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of the sum claimed.
Facts
The claimant K Heaney brought a claim for unlawful deduction from wages against The Spellow PP Limited. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit. The scheduled hearing for 6 March 2025 was cancelled as the matter was determined on the papers.
Decision
Employment Judge Phil Allen determined under Rule 22 that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered the respondent to pay £764.00 gross. Interest would be payable at 8% per annum if the sum was not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
A failure to submit a response on time can result in a default judgment under Rule 22, with the tribunal accepting the claimant's version of events and awarding the remedy claimed.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6013208/2024
- Decision date
- 11 February 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No