Cases2601883/2024

Claimant v Battle Hospitality Limited

2 June 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerEast Midlandson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,490

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and judgment was entered under rule 21.

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment. The respondent did not defend the claim having failed to submit a response.

Facts

The claimant brought claims for unlawful deduction of wages and redundancy pay against her former employer, a hospitality company. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit. The claim was filed on 4 November 2024 in the East Midlands Employment Tribunal.

Decision

The Employment Judge entered judgment in default under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. The tribunal found the respondent liable for unauthorised wage deductions of £456.76 and a redundancy payment of £1,033.72, awarding a total of £1,490.48.

Practical note

Default judgments under rule 21 are entered when respondents fail to submit timely responses, and tribunals can determine monetary claims on the papers without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£1,034
Unpaid wages£457

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996

Case details

Case number
2601883/2024
Decision date
2 June 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No