Claimant v Chai Group Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 22 finding the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages.
The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. Respondent failed to defend the claim. Tribunal awarded one week's statutory notice pay.
The respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued but untaken holiday entitlement. Respondent did not defend the claim and default judgment was entered.
Facts
The claimant brought claims against Chai Group Ltd and Sahar Ali. The first respondent was confirmed as the correct employer and the claim against the second respondent was dismissed. The first respondent failed to present a valid response on time, leading to a default judgment.
Decision
The tribunal entered default judgment under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant for unlawful deduction of wages (£2,584 net), breach of contract notice pay (£807.69), and unpaid holiday pay (£4,000), totalling £7,391.69. Interest is payable at 8% per annum if not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgment, and tribunals will award grossed-up amounts for unlawful wage deductions to ensure claimants receive the correct net sum.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 9.2 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6020159/2024
- Decision date
- 4 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Chai Group Ltd
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- £40,000–£50,000
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No