Cases6018119/2024

Claimant v ARC Catering & Events Ltd

14 March 2025Before Employment Judge KM Rosson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£150

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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

Unpaid wages£150

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996

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