Claimant v Morgan Woods Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 22 and found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages.
Facts
Mr Curwood filed a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages on 1 October 2024. Morgan Woods Ltd failed to present a valid response within the required time limit. The claim was determined on the papers without a hearing.
Decision
The Employment Judge entered a default judgment under rule 22 in favour of the claimant, finding that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £1,399 net, which the respondent must pay.
Practical note
Failure to respond to an employment tribunal claim in time can result in default judgment against the respondent without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2601888/2024
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Morgan Woods Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No