Claimant v JD Fitness Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £3,903.88.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant for breach of contract in the amount of £322.67.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and breach of contract against JD Fitness Group Limited. The claim was issued on 19 September 2023 in the South East Employment Tribunals. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Anstis determined the claims under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, entering default judgment in favour of the claimant. The tribunal awarded £3,903.88 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £322.67 for breach of contract.
Practical note
Respondents who fail to enter a timely response face default judgment under Rule 21, where the tribunal may determine claims without a hearing based solely on the claimant's particulars of claim.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3311002/2023
- Decision date
- 27 March 2024
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No