Claimant v Chef2table Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 in favour of the claimant, finding the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £1,194 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 in favour of the claimant, finding the respondent failed to pay holiday entitlement totalling £300.60.
Facts
Mrs Fullbrook brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against her former employer Chef2table Ltd, a hospitality company. The claim was filed at Watford Employment Tribunal on 18 April 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Shastri-Hurst made a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, awarding the claimant £1,194 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages and £300.60 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £1,494.60. The claimant is responsible for any tax and National Insurance on the award.
Practical note
Respondents who fail to file a response within the time limit risk default judgment being entered against them, with claims being determined on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3304045/2024
- Decision date
- 2 June 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No