Claimant v Butterflies EDC Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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