Cases6005382/2025

Claimant v Greenwich International Education Limited

3 July 2025Before Employment Judge KM RossManchesteron papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,429

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded the claimant the full amount claimed.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Greenwich International Education Limited. The claim was filed at Manchester Employment Tribunal on 18 February 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

Employment Judge Ross determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure on the papers without a hearing. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £2,428.69 net to the claimant.

Practical note

When a respondent fails to submit a response on time, a tribunal can issue a default judgment under rule 21 without a hearing, awarding the remedy sought by the claimant.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£2,429

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
6005382/2025
Decision date
3 July 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
education
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No