Decision date
2 February 2026
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Smyth
Case Summary
The claim for unauthorised deduction of wages is dismissed.
Why this outcome?
Claim not well-foundedThe tribunal dismissed the claim for unauthorised deduction of wages, indicating the claimant failed to establish the elements necessary to succeed on this claim at the full hearing.
Claim Types
Key Issues
- •overriding objective
Decision Text
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Misaki Tenno Respondent: The Food Map Co. Ltd Heard at: East London Tribunal Hearing Centre On: 2 February 2026 Before: Employment Judge Smyth Representation Claimant: No appearance Respondent: No appearance JUDGMENT 1. The Tribunal considered the matter in the absence of both parties pursuant to Rule 47 of The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. 2. The Tribunal had directed the claimant, on 7 January 2026, to file evidence necessary to support the claim by 21 January 2026. No evidence was filed and no explanation was provided. 3. In the circumstances, and having considered the overriding objective, the claim for unauthorised deduction of wages is dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge Smyth Dated: 2 February 2026 Notes Reasons for the judgment will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If written reasons are provided they will be placed online. All judgments (apart from judgments under Rule 51) and any written reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimants and respondents. If a Tribunal hearing has been recorded, you may request a transcript of the recording. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you will have to pay for it. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here: www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation-practice-directions…
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Case Details
- Claimant
- M Tenno
- Case No.
- 6027485/2025
- Tribunal
- Employment Tribunal
- Level
- First instance
- Decision
- 2 February 2026
- Published
- 6 March 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Smyth
Registered Company
- Company name
- THE FOOD MAP CO. LIMITED
- Company number
- 12233681
- Industry
- Retail & Wholesale
- Status
- active