Claimant v Harvest Care Group
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found in favour of the claimant on the unauthorised deductions claim.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Harvest Care Group, a healthcare employer. The claim was filed at Watford Employment Tribunal on 26 January 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.
Decision
Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, the Employment Judge determined the claim on the papers without a hearing. The Judge found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages and ordered payment of £628.84 net to the claimant.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims risk default judgment being entered against them, with the tribunal able to determine claims on the papers based on the claimant's evidence alone.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6002682/2025
- Decision date
- 10 November 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No