Claimant v Pinford End Nursing Home Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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