Claimant v The Moody Goose Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response in time. The tribunal determined the claim under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure and found in favour of the claimant, declaring that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages.
Facts
The claimant, Mr E Bennett, filed a claim in the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 5 May 2025 against The Moody Goose Ltd alleging unauthorised deductions from wages. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the prescribed time limit. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant by default judgment due to the respondent's failure to respond. It declared that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £255.85 gross.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 21 will be granted where a respondent fails to present a valid response in time, provided the tribunal is satisfied that a determination can properly be made on the available information.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6016200/2025
- Decision date
- 30 December 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No