Cases6011851/2025

Claimant v GOKE Limited

26 August 2025Before Employment Judge TynanSouthon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,188

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages in the amount of £501.34 gross.

Wrongful Dismissalsucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, awarding damages of £686.40.

Facts

The claimant P Y M Fung brought claims against GOKE Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages and wrongful dismissal in respect of notice. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the claim filed on 7 April 2025.

Decision

Employment Judge Tynan issued a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £501.34 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages and £686.40 damages for breach of contract in respect of notice, totalling £1,187.74.

Practical note

Default judgments under rule 21 can be entered where a respondent fails to present a valid response on time, with the tribunal determining the claims based on the information provided by the claimant.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£686
Unpaid wages£501

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 21

Case details

Case number
6011851/2025
Decision date
26 August 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No