Claimant v Peter Singh Gurveer Dhillon
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and judgment was entered in the claimant's favour for the amount claimed.
Facts
Mrs Green brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against Peter Singh Gurveer Dhillon. The claim was issued on 20 September 2024 in London South Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, the tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £394.00 gross.
Practical note
A respondent's failure to file a response on time will result in default judgment under Rule 21, with the tribunal accepting the claimant's case on liability and awarding the sums claimed.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6012370/2024
- Decision date
- 28 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No