Claimant v C M Agri Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim without a hearing. The claimant's allegations of unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £2681.49 were accepted as the respondent did not defend the claim.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £2681.49 against C M Agri Services Limited. The claim was issued on 17 November 2024 and served at the respondent's registered office. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit and did not participate in the proceedings.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment in default under Rule 21 as the respondent failed to file a response. The claim for unauthorised deductions from wages was upheld in full, with the respondent ordered to pay the claimant the gross sum of £2681.49. The scheduled hearing was cancelled as unnecessary.
Practical note
Employers who fail to file ET3 responses on time risk default judgments being entered against them, resulting in automatic liability for all claimed sums without opportunity to defend.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6018918/2024
- Decision date
- 3 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- agriculture
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No