Cases6005466/2025

Claimant v Chatloop Ltd

Outcome

Default judgment£13,956

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time and the tribunal determined under rule 22 that the claim was well-founded. The respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £12,224.89, comprising unpaid wages for January and February 2025 (£10,312.50) and unpaid commission (£1,912.30).

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the complaint well-founded under rule 22. The respondent failed to pay the claimant's annual leave entitlement that had accrued but not been taken on the date employment ended, amounting to £1,730.76.

Facts

The claimant Mr E Moore brought claims against Chatloop Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the claims. The claimant was owed unpaid wages for January and February 2025 totalling £10,312.50, unpaid commission of £1,912.30, and accrued but untaken holiday pay of £1,730.76.

Decision

The tribunal determined the claims under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024, as the respondent had not presented a valid response. Both claims were found to be well-founded and the respondent was ordered to pay the total sum of £13,955.65.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgments under rule 22, resulting in awards being made against them without consideration of any defence.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£1,731
Arrears of pay£10,313
Unpaid wages£10,313

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6005466/2025
Decision date
9 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
technology
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No