Claimant v The Tipsy Vegan Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £337.87 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers and found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement amounting to £180.00.
Facts
Miss Morris brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against The Tipsy Vegan Ltd and Karen Mortimer. The claim was issued on 17 October 2023. The respondents failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Quill determined the claims on the papers under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, as the respondents had not filed a valid response. The judge found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £337.87 for unlawful deductions and £180.00 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £517.87.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response, the tribunal can enter a default judgment under Rule 21, accepting the claimant's allegations and determining appropriate remedies based on the claim form.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3311797/2023
- Decision date
- 15 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No