Claimant v LA's Community Care Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
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.
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
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