Cases2401938/2025

Claimant v Chatloop Ltd

10 September 2025Before Employment Judge BattenLondon Centralon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£3,958

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 22 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages for February 2025, awarding the claimant the full amount claimed of £3,958.33 gross wages.

Facts

P Chalmers brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages relating to the period 1-28 February 2025. The claim was filed on 11 March 2025. The respondent, Chatloop Ltd, failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

Employment Judge Batten made a determination on the papers under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, finding in favour of the claimant by default judgment. The respondent was ordered to pay £3,958.33 in gross unpaid wages for February 2025.

Practical note

Failure to submit a response to an employment tribunal claim on time can result in a default judgment awarding the full amount claimed without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£3,958

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
2401938/2025
Decision date
10 September 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
technology
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No