Claimant v The Falcon Inn at Woore Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages, as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time to defend the claim.
The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement, as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time to defend the claim.
Facts
The claimant, Mr Mitchel Hodges, brought claims against The Falcon Inn at Woore Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The claim was filed on 11 February 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The tribunal determined the claims under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, as the respondent had not defended the claim. The tribunal found in favor of the claimant on both claims and awarded £1,050 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £2,400 for unpaid holiday pay, totaling £3,450.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims within the time limit face default judgments under rule 21, where claims are determined on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1300410/2025
- Decision date
- 14 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No