Claimant v EatDrinkJazz Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21 the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found that the Respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages.
Facts
Sam Barnard brought a claim against EatDrinkJazz Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages. The claim was filed on 23 April 2025 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The Respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under Rule 21 on the papers without a hearing. The tribunal found that the Respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages and ordered payment of £330.00 gross.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgment under Rule 21, with claims being determined on the papers based on the claimant's evidence alone.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6014289/2025
- Decision date
- 18 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- EatDrinkJazz Ltd
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No