Cases6006121/2024

Claimant v The Clean Property Company MCR Limited

13 January 2025Before Employment Judge HolmesManchesteron papers

Outcome

Default judgment£470

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the second respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages for work done between 11 and 20 May 2024. The respondents failed to present a valid response on time, leading to a default judgment under Rule 22.

Facts

The claimant worked for the respondent(s) in May 2024 and performed cleaning work between 11 and 20 May 2024, totalling 32.5 hours at £12 per hour and 4 hours at £20 per hour. She was not paid for this work. The respondents failed to submit a valid response to the claim on time.

Decision

The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant against the second respondent, Lauren Matthews, who was found to be the claimant's employer. The tribunal awarded £470.00 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages. The claim against the first respondent was dismissed.

Practical note

Failure to present a valid response in time can result in a default judgment, and tribunals will make determinations based on the claimant's evidence alone where appropriate.

Award breakdown

Arrears of pay£470

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6006121/2024
Decision date
13 January 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
No

Employment details

Role
Cleaner

Claimant representation

Represented
No