Cases6003129/2024

Claimant v Butterflies EDC Limited

6 February 2025Before Employment Judge WelchMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£668

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent had failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totaling £667.84.

Facts

Miss Obianwu brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Butterflies EDC Limited. The claim was filed on 31 May 2024 in the Midlands East region. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required timeframe.

Decision

The tribunal determined the claim on the papers under rule 21 due to the respondent's failure to defend. Employment Judge Welch found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totaling £667.84 and ordered this sum to be paid.

Practical note

A respondent's failure to file a timely ET3 response can result in a default judgment being entered against them under rule 21 without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£668

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, rule 21

Case details

Case number
6003129/2024
Decision date
6 February 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No