Cases6019864/2024

Claimant v DnD Group Ltd

3 January 2025Before Employment Judge SweeneyNewcastleon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,588

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, judgment entered in favour of claimant for unauthorised deductions from wages.

Holiday Paysucceeded

Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, judgment entered in favour of claimant for failure to pay holiday entitlement.

Facts

Mr Jamieson brought claims against DnD Group Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The claim was filed on 26 November 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.

Decision

Employment Judge Sweeney entered judgment under Rule 21 in favour of the claimant after the respondent failed to present a valid response. The tribunal awarded £1,588.10 gross for unauthorised deductions and unpaid holiday pay. The scheduled hearing on 28 January 2025 was cancelled.

Practical note

Default judgments under Rule 21 are entered on paper without a hearing when respondents fail to respond, allowing tribunals to determine straightforward wage and holiday pay claims efficiently.

Award breakdown

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
6019864/2024
Decision date
3 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No