Claimant v Coffee TO Envy
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unlawful deduction from wages to be well founded. The respondent failed to attend or defend the claim. The tribunal was satisfied on the evidence presented that wages were unlawfully deducted from the claimant.
Facts
Ms Cirignaco brought a claim for unlawful deduction of wages against her former employer, Coffee TO Envy, a hospitality business. The respondent failed to attend or participate in the hearing. The claim was heard remotely via Cloud Video Platform at Newcastle Employment Tribunal. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Martin found the claim well founded and ordered the respondent to pay £774.00 in unpaid wages. The respondent's non-attendance meant the claim was determined on the basis of the claimant's evidence alone.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal proceedings risk default judgments being entered against them for the full amount claimed where the claimant's evidence establishes a prima facie case.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6020508/2024
- Decision date
- 4 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Coffee TO Envy
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No