Cases6005915/2024

Claimant v Service Central Ltd

31 October 2024Before Employment Judge Suzanne PalmerBury St Edmundsin person

Outcome

Default judgment£2,802

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to provide payslips illustrating deductions made, in breach of Section 12(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent did not file an ET3, did not attend, and did not defend the claim. The tribunal entered a default judgment in the claimant's favour.

Facts

The claimant Ms Young was employed by Service Central Ltd. The respondent failed to provide payslips showing deductions that had been made from her wages, in breach of statutory obligations. The respondent did not file a response (ET3), did not attend the hearing, and provided no defence to the claim.

Decision

The tribunal entered a default judgment in favour of the claimant, awarding £2,801.52 under Section 12(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 for the respondent's failure to provide payslips illustrating deductions made. The award was made in the respondent's absence.

Practical note

Employers who fail to provide payslips showing deductions face statutory liability, and default judgments will be entered where no defence is filed.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£2,802

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.12(4)

Case details

Case number
6005915/2024
Decision date
31 October 2024
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No