Claimant v 3RIO Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
This was a Rule 21 default judgment where the respondent failed to submit a response. The tribunal accepted the claimant's case and found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £2,006.40 gross.
Facts
The claimant Mr P Adeniyi brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against 3RIO Group Limited. The respondent failed to submit a response to the claim within the prescribed time limit, resulting in default judgment proceedings under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.
Decision
Regional Employment Judge Franey entered judgment in default for the claimant, finding that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages and ordering payment of £2,006.40 gross. Interest at 8% per annum was to accrue if the sum was not paid within 14 days of 23 August 2024.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims risk default judgment being entered against them, with no opportunity to contest the allegations.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2400421/2024
- Decision date
- 21 August 2024
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No