Cases2500489/2025

Claimant v Wootzano Limited

2 July 2025Before Employment Judge ArullendranNewcastleon papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£7,601

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent did not contest the claim. The tribunal determined under rule 22 that the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was well-founded for the period 31 October 2024 to 28 February 2024.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Wootzano Limited. The respondent stated in its response that it did not contest the claim. The alleged deductions occurred during the period from 31 October 2024 to 28 February 2024, totalling £7,600.88 gross.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claim under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure without a hearing, as the respondent did not contest the claim. The complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was found to be well-founded, and the respondent was ordered to pay £7,600.88 gross to the claimant.

Practical note

Where a respondent does not contest a claim, the tribunal may make a determination on the papers under Rule 22, granting judgment for the claimant without the need for a hearing.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£7,601

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure Rule 22

Case details

Case number
2500489/2025
Decision date
2 July 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No