Cases1303922/2023

Claimant v Mainline Security Ltd

1 February 2024Before Employment Judge WedderspoonMidlands Weston papers

Outcome

Default judgment£351

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal entered judgment in default under Rule 21 as the respondent failed to present a response within the time limit. The claimant's claim for unauthorised deduction from wages was upheld.

Othersucceeded

The tribunal made a declaration that the respondent failed to provide itemised pay statements as required under section 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. This was determined as part of the default judgment process.

Facts

The claimant brought claims for unlawful deduction from wages and failure to provide itemised pay statements against Mainline Security Ltd. The respondent failed to present a response within the relevant time limit, resulting in a default judgment being entered under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.

Decision

The tribunal entered judgment in default for the claimant. The respondent was ordered to pay £351.00 gross for unauthorised deduction from wages and a declaration was made that the respondent failed to provide itemised pay statements as required under section 8 ERA 1996. The scheduled hearing was cancelled.

Practical note

Default judgments under Rule 21 can be entered where a respondent fails to respond, resulting in claims being determined on paper without a full hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£351

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.8Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
1303922/2023
Decision date
1 February 2024
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No