Claimant v Chatloop Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2401938/2025
- Decision date
- 10 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Chatloop Ltd
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No