Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure, a determination was made in the claimant's favour. The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against Izakaya Staff Ltd, which was in creditors' voluntary liquidation. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit. The tribunal issued a default judgment under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024.
Decision
The tribunal determined that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages. As the respondent failed to defend the claim, judgment was entered in the claimant's favour for the net sum of £2,470.96, with interest payable if not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
A respondent's failure to file a response in time allows the tribunal to issue a default judgment in the claimant's favour under rule 22, even where the respondent is insolvent.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2405908/2023
- Decision date
- 12 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No