Cases6009852/2024

Claimant v Redfox Education and Technology Ltd

31 January 2025Before Employment Judge HeapMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£238

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under Rule 22 that the claim could properly be made without a hearing. The respondent was found to have made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages.

Facts

Naomi Bevan brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Redfox Education and Technology Ltd. The claim was filed on 29 August 2024 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, resulting in a default judgment.

Decision

Employment Judge Heap determined the claim under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure on the papers without a hearing. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £238.00 gross.

Practical note

Failure to respond to an employment tribunal claim will result in a default judgment against the respondent under Rule 22.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£238

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6009852/2024
Decision date
31 January 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
education
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No