Claimant v Hayley Greaves
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded the claimant the full amount claimed.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against Hayley Greaves. The claim was filed at the Watford Employment Tribunal on 21 May 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure on the papers. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £348.50 gross.
Practical note
Failure to submit a valid ET3 response on time can result in a default judgment being entered against a respondent, with the tribunal accepting the claimant's version of events.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3302725/2025
- Decision date
- 11 November 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Hayley Greaves
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No