Claimant v Impact Business Shared Services Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded the full amount claimed.
Facts
Mr Bexson brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Impact Business Shared Services Ltd, which was in voluntary liquidation. The claim was presented to the South East Employment Tribunal on 23 October 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure without a hearing, as the respondent had not filed a valid response. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to pay £1870.73 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response, a tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21, but recovery may be difficult where the respondent is in liquidation.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3311671/2024
- Decision date
- 11 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No