Claimant v UK Phoenix Healthcare Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a response within the time limit. Under Rule 21, the tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £5000.01.
The respondent failed to present a response within the time limit. Under Rule 21, the tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant for unpaid holiday entitlement of £833.32.
The claimant's claim for interest on a loan was dismissed as the tribunal determined it did not have jurisdiction to consider it as part of a wages claim.
Facts
The claimant brought claims against UK Phoenix Healthcare Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £5000.01, unpaid holiday pay of £833.32, and interest on a loan. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim within the relevant time limit.
Decision
Under Rule 21, the tribunal entered default judgment for the claimant on the wages and holiday pay claims, awarding a total of £5833.33. The claim for interest on a loan was dismissed as the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to consider it as part of a wages claim.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to defend a claim, Rule 21 default judgments provide a swift route to recovery for straightforward wages and holiday pay claims, but tribunals will still dismiss claims outside their jurisdiction.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6006495/2024
- Decision date
- 10 December 2024
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No