Cases3311806/2023

Claimant v The Tipsy Vegan Ltd

15 April 2025Before Employment Judge QuillSouth Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,266

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £1,153.73 gross.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement, awarding £112.00.

Facts

Miss Krusel brought claims against The Tipsy Vegan Ltd and Karen Mortimer for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay. The claim was filed in October 2023. The respondents failed to present a valid response within the required time limits.

Decision

Employment Judge Quill determined the claims under Rule 21 procedure due to the respondents' failure to respond. The tribunal awarded the claimant £1,153.73 for unauthorised wage deductions and £112.00 for unpaid holiday entitlement, totalling £1,265.73.

Practical note

Default judgments under Rule 21 can be obtained when respondents fail to present a valid response, with the tribunal determining claims on the papers without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£112
Unpaid wages£1,154

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 - Rule 21

Case details

Case number
3311806/2023
Decision date
15 April 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No