Claimant v Benjamin Henderson t/a Hendersons
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The respondent failed to respond and judgment was entered under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant for the sum claimed.
Facts
The claimant L Montgomery brought a claim against Benjamin Henderson trading as Hendersons for unauthorised deductions from wages. The respondent failed to file a response to the claim. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £3,903.30 gross. This was a default judgment entered under Rule 22 due to the respondent's failure to respond.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response, tribunals will enter default judgment under Rule 22 if the claim is well-founded on its face.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6005599/2024
- Decision date
- 10 June 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No