Claimant v ARC Catering & Events Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under Rule 22 that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages.
Facts
The claimant E Cowley brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against their employer Arc Catering & Events Ltd. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limits. The tribunal considered the matter on the papers under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.
Decision
Employment Judge KM Ross determined that a Rule 22 judgment could be issued in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £150.00 gross.
Practical note
Even small wage claims can succeed by default judgment where respondents fail to engage with the tribunal process and submit a response.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6018119/2024
- Decision date
- 14 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No