Cases3302633/2024

Claimant v Aaron Mohamed

6 January 2025Before Employment Judge L CowenWatfordon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,125

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge made a determination under Rule 21 that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £1124.50 gross.

Facts

Mrs K Viccars brought a claim against Aaron Mohamed and Pauline Mohamed alleging unauthorised deductions from her wages totalling £1124.50 gross. The claim was issued on 19 July 2024 at Watford Employment Tribunal. The respondents failed to present a valid response within the required timeframe.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claim under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, which allows for a default judgment when a respondent fails to present a valid response on time. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondents to pay £1124.50 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to employment tribunal claims risk default judgment being entered against them, resulting in automatic liability for the amounts claimed.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,125

Case details

Case number
3302633/2024
Decision date
6 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No