Cases6013208/2024

Claimant v The Spellow PP Limited

11 February 2025Before Employment Judge Phil Allenon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£764

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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

Unpaid wages£764

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996

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