Cases6009971/2024

Claimant v AC & AA Ltd

16 January 2025Before Employment Judge SudraLondon Southon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£174

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £87.00.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement totalling £87.00.

Facts

The claimant Ms S Singh brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against her employer AC & AA Ltd. The claim was issued on 29 August 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The tribunal determined the claims under Rule 21 on the papers without a hearing. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £87.00 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £87.00 for unpaid holiday entitlement, totalling £174.00. The scheduled hearing on 7 February 2025 was cancelled.

Practical note

A Rule 21 default judgment will be entered against a respondent who fails to submit a valid response on time, with the tribunal determining the claim on the papers based on the claimant's assertion of facts.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£87
Unpaid wages£87

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
6009971/2024
Decision date
16 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No