Cases2404755/2024

Claimant v So Eco Ltd

Outcome

Default judgment£2,393

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages. The judgment was made under Rule 22, indicating this was a default judgment where the respondent did not respond to the claim.

Facts

N Goodman brought a claim against So Eco Ltd for unauthorised deduction from wages. The respondent failed to respond to the claim, resulting in a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant by default judgment. The respondent was ordered to pay £2,393.38 gross for the unauthorised deduction from wages. The scheduled hearing was cancelled as the case was determined on papers.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgments awarding the full amount claimed without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£2,393

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 - Rule 22Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
2404755/2024
Decision date
22 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No