Cases2400421/2024

Claimant v 3RIO Group Limited

Outcome

Default judgment£2,006

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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

Unpaid wages£2,006

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