Claimant v The Mates Group Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant's claim for unlawful deduction from wages under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent did not attend the hearing to contest the claim. The tribunal awarded the claimant the full amount claimed of £8333.32 gross.
Facts
Miss P Drake brought a claim for unlawful deduction from wages against The Mates Group Ltd under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent did not attend the hearing held remotely via CVP on 9 January 2025. The claimant appeared in person to present her case.
Decision
Employment Judge Ainscough found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to pay £8333.32 gross for unlawful deduction from wages. The judgment was made in the absence of the respondent.
Practical note
Employers who fail to attend tribunal hearings risk default judgments being entered against them for the full amount claimed by employees.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6005858/2024
- Decision date
- 13 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No