Claimant v Chef2table Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not participate in proceedings, and judgment was entered under Rule 21 (default judgment) in favour of the claimant.
Facts
Mr Weal brought a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages against Chef2table Limited. The respondent company did not respond to the claim or participate in the proceedings. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers under Rule 21 (default judgment).
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and awarded him £1,052 for unauthorised deductions from wages. The decision was made under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 following the respondent's failure to engage.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to participate in tribunal proceedings, the tribunal can enter default judgment under Rule 21, awarding the claimant their proven wages claim without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3302158/2024
- Decision date
- 17 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No