Claimant v Tipsey Vegan (Norwich) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages. This was a Rule 22 default judgment as the respondent did not participate in the proceedings. The claimant's calculation of net sums owed (£373.11 plus £661.98) was accepted by the tribunal.
Facts
Ms Lovegrove brought a claim against Tipsey Vegan (Norwich) Limited for unauthorised deduction from wages. The claim was filed on 25 March 2024 and early conciliation requirements were confirmed as satisfied on 3 June 2024. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings.
Decision
The tribunal issued a Rule 22 default judgment in favour of the claimant. The respondent was ordered to pay £1035.09 net (comprising £373.11 plus £661.98) for unauthorised deduction from wages, with payment to be made within 14 days without any PAYE deduction from this net figure.
Practical note
Default judgments under Rule 22 allow tribunals to determine claims without a hearing where respondents fail to participate, accepting the claimant's properly calculated figures for wage deductions.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3303459/2024
- Decision date
- 15 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No