Cases2401087/2025

Claimant v Henderson Claims Limited

Outcome

Default judgment£6,160

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Tribunal determined under Rule 22 that respondent made unauthorised deduction from claimant's wages for period July to October 2024, with only partial payments made in August and September 2025, leaving balance of £6,160.24 due.

Facts

Claimant A Morris brought a claim against Henderson Claims Limited for unpaid wages. Gross pay of £8,410.24 was due for July to October 2024. Respondent made partial payments totaling £2,250 in August and September 2025, leaving a balance of £6,160.24 outstanding. Respondent failed to present a valid response on time.

Decision

Employment Judge Buzzard determined the claim under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 without a hearing, as respondent failed to present a valid response. Tribunal found respondent made unlawful deduction from wages and ordered payment of £6,160.24 to claimant.

Practical note

Default judgments under Rule 22 can be determined on the papers where a respondent fails to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal will award the unpaid wages claimed less any payments already made on account.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£6,160

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
2401087/2025
Decision date
9 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No