Cases3302725/2025

Claimant v Hayley Greaves

11 November 2025Before Employment Judge AlliottWatfordon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£349

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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

Unpaid wages£349

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 21

Case details

Case number
3302725/2025
Decision date
11 November 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No