Claimant v Mango's of the Caribbean Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to file an ET3 response. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined on the papers that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £450.00, and entered default judgment in the claimant's favour.
Facts
The claimant worked for Mango's of the Caribbean Limited and claimed unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £450. The respondent failed to file a response (ET3) to defend the claim.
Decision
The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 on the papers without a hearing. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £450 for unauthorised deductions from wages.
Practical note
Failure to file an ET3 response can result in default judgment being entered against an employer without any hearing, even for relatively modest wage claims.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2220254/2024
- Decision date
- 6 December 2024
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No