Cases6012370/2024

Claimant v Peter Singh Gurveer Dhillon

28 January 2025Before Employment Judge Fredericks-BowyerLondon Southon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£394

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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

Unpaid wages£394

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

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