Claimant v The Moody Goose Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure, finding the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages.
Facts
Mr Beer brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against The Moody Goose Ltd in the Bristol Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit, resulting in a default judgment procedure under rule 21.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim on the papers under rule 21, finding in favour of the claimant. The respondent was ordered to pay £205.10 for unauthorised deductions from wages.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to employment tribunal claims face default judgments and automatic liability for claims made against them.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1401203/2025
- Decision date
- 29 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No