Claimant v Tipsey Vegan (Norwich) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and the tribunal made a default judgment in the claimant's favour under rule 21. The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages amounting to £795 gross.
Under the rule 21 default judgment procedure, the tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £442.
The tribunal found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £106 under the rule 21 default judgment procedure due to the respondent's failure to respond.
Facts
Mr Massingham brought claims against Tipsey Vegan (Norwich) Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice pay, and unpaid holiday entitlement. The claim was filed in the Watford Employment Tribunal on 29 May 2024. The respondent company failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge decided the claim under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure on the papers without a hearing. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all three claims and awarded total compensation of £1,343, comprising £795 for unlawful deductions from wages, £442 for breach of contract regarding notice, and £106 for unpaid holiday pay.
Practical note
Rule 21 default judgments are available when respondents fail to present a valid response on time, allowing tribunals to determine claims on the papers without a full hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3305500/2024
- Decision date
- 11 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No