Claimant v New Hope Care Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal found on the papers that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £2800 gross.
The claim for redundancy payment was struck out because the claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years, failing to meet the statutory qualifying period for redundancy pay.
Facts
Mrs Oyewole brought claims against New Hope Care Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £2800 and for redundancy pay. She was employed for less than two years. The claim was filed on 15 April 2025 in the North West Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to submit a valid response within the time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Slater determined the case on the papers under rule 21. The tribunal awarded £2800 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages. The redundancy pay claim was struck out as the claimant lacked the required two years' service. Interest accrues at 8% per annum from 25 September 2025.
Practical note
Respondents who fail to submit a timely ET3 response risk default judgment, and claimants must have at least two years' continuous service to qualify for statutory redundancy pay.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2401286/2025
- Decision date
- 23 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No