Claimant v Flowery Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure, the tribunal accepted the claimant's claim as established and determined that unauthorised deductions from wages had been made totalling £16,433.88 gross.
Facts
The claimant M D Andrews brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Flowery Limited. The claim was filed at the Watford Employment Tribunal on 31 December 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid ET3 response within the required time limit and did not participate in the proceedings.
Decision
Employment Judge Tynan issued a rule 21 default judgment in favour of the claimant. The tribunal determined that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £16,433.88 gross to the claimant.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a timely ET3 response, the tribunal can issue a rule 21 default judgment accepting the claimant's allegations as established, provided they fall within the tribunal's jurisdiction.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6023557/2024
- Decision date
- 27 October 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Flowery Limited
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No