Claimant v Egg London Nightclub
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined the claim under rule 21 and found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages.
Facts
Miss Cooper brought a claim for unauthorised deduction of wages against Egg London Nightclub. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim within the required time limit. The Employment Judge determined the claim on the papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant by default judgment. The respondent was ordered to pay £803.00 gross in respect of unauthorised deductions from wages, as the respondent had failed to defend the claim.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgment, with claims determined in their absence under rule 21.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3305275/2024
- Decision date
- 7 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No