Cases6008880/2025

Claimant v LA's Community Care Ltd

6 October 2025Before Employment Judge JM WadeLeedson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£3,433

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim in favour of the claimant, finding the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £2,445.18.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim in favour of the claimant, finding the respondent failed to pay holiday entitlement totalling £987.66.

Facts

Mrs Busara brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against LA's Community Care Ltd, a healthcare provider. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The claim was filed on 14 March 2025 at Leeds Employment Tribunal.

Decision

The tribunal issued a default judgment under Rule 21 in favour of the claimant, awarding £2,445.18 for unauthorised wage deductions and £987.66 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £3,432.84 gross.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgments, highlighting the critical importance of engaging with tribunal proceedings even when represented by limited resources.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£988
Unpaid wages£2,445

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
6008880/2025
Decision date
6 October 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No