Cases3302547/2024

Claimant v Pinford End Nursing Home Ltd

4 February 2025Before Employment Judge GrahamWatfordon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,261

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 22, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found in favour of the claimant on the unauthorised deductions claim.

Facts

The claimant filed a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages on 24 February 2024. The respondent, a nursing home in creditor's voluntary liquidation, failed to present a valid response within the required timeframe. The employment judge determined the claim under Rule 22 without a hearing.

Decision

Employment Judge Graham granted judgment in default under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,260.82 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages.

Practical note

Rule 21/22 default judgments can be granted on paper where a respondent fails to file a response, particularly where the respondent company is insolvent and unlikely to engage with proceedings.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,261

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 - Rule 22

Case details

Case number
3302547/2024
Decision date
4 February 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No