Cases6008811/2024

Claimant v Mere Green Healthcare Limited

6 January 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerMidlands Weston papers

Outcome

Default judgment£126

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £125.84. This appears to be a default judgment under Rule 21/22, as the respondent did not participate and the scheduled hearing was cancelled.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against Mere Green Healthcare Limited. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings. The case was determined on the papers under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024.

Decision

Employment Judge M Butler found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to pay £125.84 gross for unauthorised deduction from wages. The scheduled hearing on 29 January 2025 was cancelled as the matter was determined on the papers.

Practical note

Rule 21/22 default judgments can resolve straightforward wage deduction claims efficiently without a hearing when respondents fail to participate.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£126

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 - Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6008811/2024
Decision date
6 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No