Claimant v Robertas Ulevicicus Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers and found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The claimant's claim succeeded by default.
Facts
The claimant, Igor Novyk, brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Robertas Ulevicicus Ltd. The claim was issued in the South East Employment Tribunals on 9 May 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
The Employment Judge proceeded under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 to determine the claim on the papers. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £2,250 gross.
Practical note
Rule 21 default judgments can be granted where a respondent fails to respond, allowing the tribunal to determine claims on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3305015/2024
- Decision date
- 21 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No