Claimant v Caribbean Street Food Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £1,225 for 14 days at £87.50 per day. The respondent did not present a response to defend the claim, and the tribunal issued judgment on the available material under rule 22.
The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed without proper notice in breach of contract. The respondent was ordered to pay damages equivalent to one week's net pay (£386.71), reflecting the notice period the claimant should have received.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay accrued holiday entitlement totalling £612.50 for 7 days at £87.50 per day. The respondent did not present a response, and judgment was issued on the available material under rule 22.
Facts
Ms Kaur brought claims against Caribbean Street Food Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages (£1,225 for 14 days), breach of contract in respect of notice pay (1 week), and unpaid holiday entitlement (£612.50 for 7 days). The respondent failed to present a response to the tribunal and did not participate in the proceedings.
Decision
The Employment Judge issued a default judgment under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, finding in favour of the claimant on all claims. The tribunal awarded a total of £2,224.21 comprising unpaid wages, notice pay, and accrued holiday pay based on the available material.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to file a response, tribunals can issue default judgments under rule 22 based on the available material, awarding remedies for wage deductions, notice pay, and holiday pay claims without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8002102/2025
- Decision date
- 8 October 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No