Claimant v Pinford End Limited (in liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found in favour of the claimant for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £750.00 gross.
Facts
Mrs Hall brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against Pinford End Limited, a company in liquidation. The claim was filed on 16 May 2024 in the South East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, resulting in default proceedings.
Decision
Employment Judge Graham determined the claim under rule 21 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 £750.00 gross.
Practical note
Where a respondent company in liquidation fails to respond to a claim, the tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21, awarding the claimant the sums claimed for unlawful deductions from wages.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3303984/2024
- Decision date
- 13 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No