Claimant v Cornerstone Personnel NR Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not respond to the claim, and judgment was entered under Rule 21.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. The respondent did not respond to the claim, and judgment was entered under Rule 21.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against his employer, Cornerstone Personnel NR Limited. The respondent failed to enter a response to the claim. The case proceeded under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, which allows a tribunal to enter judgment in the absence of a response.
Decision
Employment Judge Alliott found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £15,939 in respect of unauthorised wage deductions and £1,728 for unpaid holiday entitlement. The judgment was entered as a default judgment under Rule 21 due to the respondent's failure to participate.
Practical note
When an employer fails to respond to a tribunal claim, judgment can be entered against them by default under Rule 21, emphasising the importance of engaging with tribunal proceedings.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3304481/2024
- Decision date
- 20 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No