Claimant v MHC Construction Lincoln Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined on the papers that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £1,179 gross.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against his employer, a construction company. The claim was filed on 6 October 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge made a default judgment under rule 21 on the papers. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on his unlawful deduction of wages claim and ordered the respondent to pay £1,179 gross. All future hearings were vacated.
Practical note
Respondents who fail to submit a response in time face default judgment, which can result in awards being made without the respondent having any opportunity to defend the claim.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6014090/2024
- Decision date
- 29 January 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No