Claimant v Ramen Bar Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined the claim under rule 21 and found the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from wages, awarding the full amount claimed by the claimant.
Facts
Mr Gurung presented a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Ramen Bar Limited in the South West Employment Tribunal on 26 June 2024. The respondent failed to submit a response within the required time limit. The tribunal determined the claim on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure.
Decision
The Employment Judge found in favour of the claimant by default judgment. The respondent was ordered to pay £5,485 gross in respect of unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages, representing the amount claimed.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to present a response on time, the tribunal may make a default judgment under rule 21, accepting the claimant's allegations as proven and awarding the remedy sought.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6004813/2024
- Decision date
- 4 June 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No