Claimant v The Tipsy Vegan Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 21, finding in favour of the claimant on the unauthorised deductions claim.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 21, finding the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice.
Facts
Mr Arkell brought claims against The Tipsy Vegan Ltd and Karen Mortimer for unauthorised deductions from wages and breach of contract in respect of notice. The claim was filed on 17 October 2023. The respondents failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Quill made a default judgment under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, as the respondent failed to file a valid response. The tribunal awarded the claimant £112.25 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £120.47 for damages in respect of notice, totalling £232.72.
Practical note
Failure to file a response to an employment tribunal claim results in a default judgment under Rule 21, with the tribunal determining the claim in the claimant's favour on the papers.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3311800/2023
- Decision date
- 15 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No