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 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £1,153.73 gross.
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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