Cases3310728/2024

Claimant v The Lyndhurst Ale House

4 March 2025Before Employment Judge AnstisLondon Southon papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£800

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and judgment was entered in the claimant's favour for £800.

Facts

Mr Meier brought a claim against The Lyndhurst Ale House alleging unauthorised deductions from wages. The respondent did not enter a response or participate in the proceedings. The tribunal determined that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions totalling £800.

Decision

Employment Judge Anstis found in favour of the claimant under Rule 22 (default judgment). The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay £800 in respect of the unauthorised deductions from wages.

Practical note

A respondent's failure to participate in proceedings can result in a default judgment being entered against them based on the claimant's allegations.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£800

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996

Case details

Case number
3310728/2024
Decision date
4 March 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No