Cases3308750/2024

Claimant v DJK & CC Catering Limited

3 September 2025Before Employment Judge AnstisLondon Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,323

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded £1,398.75 gross. This was a Rule 22 judgment, meaning the respondent did not present a response and judgment was entered in default.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £349.19. The respondent failed to provide proper notice of termination.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £574.86. This represents accrued but unpaid annual leave at termination.

Facts

Mr Richardson brought claims against DJK & CC Catering Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice, and failure to pay holiday entitlement. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim.

Decision

The tribunal entered judgment in default under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant, awarding £1,398.75 for unpaid wages, £349.19 for notice pay, and £574.86 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £2,322.80.

Practical note

A Rule 22 default judgment will be entered where a respondent fails to present a response, with the tribunal accepting the claimant's well-pleaded allegations and awarding appropriate compensation.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£349
Holiday pay£575
Unpaid wages£1,399

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996Working Time Regulations 1998

Case details

Case number
3308750/2024
Decision date
3 September 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No