Cases3300020/2025

Claimant v Total Home Delivery Limited

Outcome

Default judgment£4,724

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the claim for unauthorised deductions from wages well founded under rule 22, as the respondent failed to present a response. The claimant was awarded £2849.71 for unpaid wages.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the claim for holiday pay well founded under rule 22, as the respondent failed to present a response. The claimant was awarded £474.39 for holiday outstanding and unpaid on termination.

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal found the claim for a redundancy payment well founded under section 135 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, as the respondent failed to present a response. The award was calculated in accordance with section 162.

Facts

The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages, unpaid holiday pay, and a redundancy payment against his former employer. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim despite being served in accordance with the tribunal rules. The claimant provided further information to the tribunal to support his claims.

Decision

The tribunal granted judgment in favour of the claimant under rule 22, finding all claims well founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £2849.71 in unpaid wages, £474.39 in holiday pay, and £1400 as a statutory redundancy payment, totalling £4724.10.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to present a response, the tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 22 based on written information from the claimant, without the need for a hearing.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£474
Redundancy pay£1,400
Unpaid wages£2,850

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 s.13Employment Rights Act 1996 s.135Employment Rights Act 1996 s.162

Case details

Case number
3300020/2025
Decision date
9 December 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
logistics
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No