Outcome
Individual claims
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.
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6011851/2025
- Decision date
- 26 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- GOKE Limited
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No