Claimant v United Care Concepts Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, judgment was entered in default for the claimant. The tribunal determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totaling £267.00.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, judgment was entered in default for the claimant. The tribunal determined that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, awarding damages of £363.00.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, judgment was entered in default for the claimant. The tribunal determined that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £4,806.00.
Facts
The claimant Mrs D Pollard brought claims against her former employer United Care Concepts Limited relating to unauthorised deductions from wages, wrongful dismissal in respect of notice, and entitlement to a redundancy payment following dismissal by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge entered judgment in default under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal upheld all three claims and awarded the claimant a total of £5,436.00 comprising £267.00 for unauthorised deductions, £363.00 for notice pay, and £4,806.00 statutory redundancy payment.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgment and automatic liability for the sums claimed without opportunity to defend the merits of the case.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1401210/2025
- Decision date
- 24 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No