Claimant v Ceased Trading Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and a default judgment was entered under Rule 21.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and a default judgment was entered under Rule 21.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deduction of wages and unpaid holiday pay against Ceased Trading Limited (also referred to as Amico Coffee Limited). The respondent did not participate in the proceedings. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claims on the papers under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.
Decision
The tribunal entered a default judgment in favour of the claimant under Rule 21. The respondent was ordered to pay £2,728.00 for unauthorised deduction of wages and £558.00 for unpaid holiday pay, making a total award of £3,286.00.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to participate in tribunal proceedings, the tribunal may enter a default judgment under Rule 21 if the claims are well-founded based on the claimant's evidence.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6020953/2024
- Decision date
- 11 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No