Claimant v MINA LOUNGE LTD
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the Employment Judge determined the claim on the papers and found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages.
Facts
P Martins brought a claim against MINA LOUNGE LTD for unauthorised deductions from wages. The claim was filed at Watford Employment Tribunal on 29 January 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, as the respondent had not filed a response. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £4,333.32 gross.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response on time, rule 21 allows the tribunal to determine the claim on the papers and grant default judgment for the claimant without a hearing.
Award breakdown
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Case details
- Case number
- 6003082/2025
- Decision date
- 6 January 2026
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- MINA LOUNGE LTD
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No