Claimant v Trainrite Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £615.38. This appears to be a default judgment under Rule 21 given the respondent is in liquidation and did not participate.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £1,415.27. This appears to be a default judgment under Rule 21 given the respondent is in liquidation and did not participate.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deduction from wages (£615.38) and unpaid holiday pay (£1,415.27) against Trainrite Ltd, which was in creditors voluntary liquidation. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings. The tribunal issued a judgment under Rule 21 without a hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Butler made a default judgment in favour of the claimant under Rule 21, awarding £615.38 for unauthorised deduction from wages and £1,415.27 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £2,030.65 plus interest at 8% per annum from 21 January 2025.
Practical note
Default judgments under Rule 21 can be made on paper where a respondent in liquidation fails to participate, granting basic wage and holiday pay claims without the need for a full hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6008357/2024
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Trainrite Ltd
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No