Claimant v Manbir Bains Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, the Employment Judge made a default determination on the papers in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages.
Facts
The claimant V Rosu brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against Manbir Bains Ltd. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit. The scheduled hearing for 4 February 2025 was cancelled as the judge determined the claim could be properly decided on the papers under Rule 22.
Decision
Employment Judge Phil Allen made a default judgment in favour of the claimant under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 because the respondent had not presented a valid response on time. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of £660.62.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to present a valid response on time, the tribunal can make a default determination on the papers without a hearing under Rule 22, finding in favour of the claimant on admitted facts.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6009194/2024
- Decision date
- 22 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Manbir Bains Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No