Case 2402364/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Ms S Brownlee v Cumbria Childcare Ltd — 2022
- Case reference
- 2402364/2022
- Decision date
- 3 August 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Mcdonald
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms S Brownlee
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal dealt with the claim under Rule 21 because Cumbria Childcare Ltd did not present a valid response on time. Employment Judge Mcdonald decided that a determination could properly be made in the respondent's absence.
The claimant, Ms S Brownlee, succeeded in her claim for unauthorised deduction from wages. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from her wages and ordered Cumbria Childcare Ltd to pay the gross sum of £651.80.
The judgment also records that the hearing listed for 9 January 2023 was cancelled. The accompanying notice explains the tribunal's interest arrangements under the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990, including that interest would accrue if the sum remained unpaid 14 days after the relevant decision day, at the stipulated rate of 8% from 4 August 2022.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Determined under Rule 21 because the respondent did not present a valid response on time. The tribunal ordered payment of the gross sum of £651.80. | Upheld | — | £652 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £652
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21
Official outcome judgment PDF
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