Cases1401199/2025

Claimant v The Moody Goose Ltd

29 September 2025Before Employment Judge FergusonBristolon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,742

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal determined the claim under rule 21 as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The claimant succeeded in her claim for unauthorised deductions from wages.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against The Moody Goose Ltd in the Bristol Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to submit a valid response within the required time limit. The claim was determined on paper without a hearing.

Decision

Employment Judge Ferguson issued a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, finding that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordering payment of £1741.99.

Practical note

Respondents who fail to submit timely responses risk default judgments being entered against them on paper without any hearing or opportunity to defend the claim.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£1,742

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
1401199/2025
Decision date
29 September 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No