Cases3303459/2024

Claimant v Tipsey Vegan (Norwich) Limited

15 April 2025Before Employment Judge QuillEast of Englandon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,035

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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

Unpaid wages£1,035

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996

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