Cases2202067/2025

Claimant v Mida Bros Ltd

28 July 2025Before Employment Judge Ms A StewartLondon Centralremote video

Outcome

Default judgment£2,730

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal was satisfied on the evidence that the claimant had not been paid for her November 2024 wages (£2,183.64 net) nor for the one week's notice which she worked as per her contract (£546.00 net). The respondent did not attend or defend the claim.

Facts

The claimant worked as a Pizza Chef for the respondent from October to December 2024, resigning and working one week's notice. She was paid late for October 2024 but never received payment for November 2024 wages or for her final week's notice worked. She attempted to contact the respondent by phone, messaging and in person but received no response. The respondent did not enter a response to the claim and did not appear at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal found the claim for unlawful deduction of wages well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £2,729.64 net comprising £2,183.64 for unpaid November wages and £546.00 for one week's notice pay worked. The respondent failed to defend the claim.

Practical note

Default judgments can be obtained where employers fail to respond to claims, but claimants must still prove their case with documentary evidence such as contracts and payslips.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£546
Unpaid wages£2,184

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.23ERA 1996 s.13

Case details

Case number
2202067/2025
Decision date
28 July 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Employment details

Role
Pizza Chef
Service
2 months

Claimant representation

Represented
No