Claimant v Relax of High Wycombe Ltd (In Liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorized deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent, being in liquidation, did not participate in the proceedings, and judgment was entered under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant.
Facts
Mr Fiaczek brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against Relax of High Wycombe Ltd, a company in liquidation. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings. The tribunal considered the matter on paper under Rule 22.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to pay £718.28 net for unauthorized deductions from wages. The judgment was entered as a default judgment under Rule 22. The claimant was advised of the procedure should he wish to pursue a costs application.
Practical note
Where a respondent company in liquidation fails to participate, tribunals can enter default judgment under Rule 22 for unlawful deduction of wages claims.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3305898/2023
- Decision date
- 17 January 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No