Cases6003802/2024

Claimant v AyiTess Limited

7 February 2025Before Employment Judge MillerLeedson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,125

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 made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £1,125 gross.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against AyiTess Limited. The claim was filed on 12 June 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and did not participate in the proceedings.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Procedure Rules 2024, which allows for determination where no valid response has been filed. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to pay £1,125 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages.

Practical note

Default judgments under rule 22 can be obtained where a respondent fails to file a timely response, allowing claimants to succeed on unlawful deduction of wages claims without a full hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,125

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6003802/2024
Decision date
7 February 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No