Cases3305275/2024

Claimant v Egg London Nightclub

7 January 2025Before Employment Judge AlliottLondon Centralon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£803

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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

Unpaid wages£803

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