Claimant v Henderson Claims Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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