Cases6013716/2024

Claimant v Madinska & Co Ltd

Outcome

Default judgment£3,000

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages. This was determined under Rule 22, which allows for default judgments when a respondent fails to participate in proceedings.

Facts

This is a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against Madinska & Co Ltd. The respondent failed to participate in the proceedings, and the tribunal issued a judgment on the papers without a hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to pay £3,000 gross for unauthorised deduction from wages. The scheduled hearing for 5 March 2025 was cancelled as the case was resolved by default judgment.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims risk default judgments being entered against them, with the tribunal accepting the claimant's case and awarding appropriate compensation without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£3,000

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 - Rule 22Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
6013716/2024
Decision date
14 January 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No