Cases2601888/2024

Claimant v Morgan Woods Ltd

15 January 2025Before Employment Judge ClarkMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,399

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 22 and found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages.

Facts

Mr Curwood filed a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages on 1 October 2024. Morgan Woods Ltd failed to present a valid response within the required time limit. The claim was determined on the papers without a hearing.

Decision

The Employment Judge entered a default judgment under rule 22 in favour of the claimant, finding that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £1,399 net, which the respondent must pay.

Practical note

Failure to respond to an employment tribunal claim in time can result in default judgment against the respondent without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,399

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 rule 22

Case details

Case number
2601888/2024
Decision date
15 January 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No