Claimant v Ikigai Tech 2 Limited (formerly Mindweaver Limited)
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to pay wages for January, February, and March 2024. The tribunal found this constituted an unlawful deduction of wages under a Rule 21 default judgment as the respondent did not present a response or attend the hearing.
The claimant was entitled to payment for accrued but untaken holiday pay. The respondent failed to pay this amount, and the tribunal awarded £658.84 net as a result of the unlawful deduction.
Facts
Zara Rawlinson brought claims for unpaid wages for January, February, and March 2024, as well as accrued but untaken holiday pay against Ikigai Tech 2 Limited (formerly Mindweaver Limited). The respondent did not present a response to the claim and did not attend the hearing. The claimant gave evidence and provided documentation to the tribunal.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant under Rule 21 as the respondent failed to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded a total of £7,290.12 net comprising unpaid wages for three months and holiday pay, with the respondent remaining liable for tax and national insurance contributions.
Practical note
Rule 21 default judgments require the claimant to prove their case with evidence even where the respondent fails to engage, but the burden is significantly lower than in contested hearings.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6005410/2024
- Decision date
- 13 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No