Claimant v Boujee Restaurant and Bar
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages. The claimant was awarded £1,159.51 gross, less £289.95 already received, resulting in a net award of £869.85.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded the claimant £231.90 net for unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
The claimant E Coles brought claims against Boujee Restaurant and Bar, a hospitality business in creditors voluntary liquidation. The claimant alleged unauthorised deductions from wages and failure to pay holiday entitlement. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings.
Decision
Employment Judge Shotter issued a default judgment under Rule 22, finding in favour of the claimant on both claims. The tribunal ordered payment of £869.85 net for unauthorised wage deductions (after crediting £289.95 already received) and £231.90 net for unpaid holiday pay.
Practical note
Default judgments under Rule 22 can be issued by legal officers where respondents fail to participate, though recovery may be difficult where the employer is insolvent.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2408546/2022
- Decision date
- 11 April 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No