Claimant v Pierpoint International (UK) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages by failing to pay the claimant for one week's work from 14 October 2024. Under Rule 22, judgment was entered in default due to the respondent's failure to file an ET3 or attend the hearing.
The tribunal found the breach of contract claim in relation to unpaid expenses was well-founded. The respondent failed to reimburse £415 in expenses as set out in the ET1. Judgment was made under Rule 22 based on the information in the ET1.
Facts
The claimant worked for the respondent for one week from 14 October 2024 on a gross salary of £30,000 per annum. The respondent failed to pay her for that week's work and also failed to reimburse £415 in expenses. The claim was issued on 12 November 2024. The respondent did not file an ET3 or attend the hearing scheduled for 15 January 2025.
Decision
The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. Both the unlawful deduction from wages claim and the breach of contract claim for unpaid expenses were found well-founded based on the information in the ET1. The respondent was ordered to pay £576.92 for one week's unpaid wages and £415.00 for unpaid expenses.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to defend a claim, tribunals can enter default judgment under Rule 22 based solely on the ET1 if it provides sufficient basis for determination, even where the claimant cannot give live evidence.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 1.7 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6018312/2024
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- £30,000–£40,000
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No